What does the cryptic crossword clue "Move gradually left, drawing support (5)" mean?

The definition is "drawing support". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EASE (synonym="gradually") + L (abbreviation="left,") = EASEL; definition: "drawing support" The answer is EASEL.

Move gradually left, drawing support (5)

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