What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nick cast iron frames (4)" mean?

The definition is "Nick". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ST (deletion="cast") + IR (deletion="iron") = STIR; definition: "Nick" The answer is STIR.

Nick cast iron frames (4)

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