What does the cryptic crossword clue "Military unit cheers celebrity joining club (9)" mean?

The definition is "Military unit". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BAT (synonym="club") + TA (synonym="cheers") + LION (synonym="celebrity") = BATTALION; definition: "Military unit" The answer is BATTALION.

Military unit cheers celebrity joining club (9)

Times Cryptic #28645 | 10 Across | 2023-07-03 flower

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