What does the cryptic crossword clue "Munch cold cut (4)" mean?

The definition is "Munch". The wordplay uses a deletion. C (abbreviation="cold") + HEW (synonym="cut") = CHEW; definition: "Munch" The answer is Chew.

Munch cold cut (4)

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