What does the cryptic crossword clue "Not exactly small: swell shed! (4,3)" mean?

The definition is "shed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CA (synonym="CA") + S (synonym="small") + TOFF (synonym="swell") = CAST OFF; definition: "shed!" The answer is CAST OFF.

Not exactly small: swell shed! (4,3)

Times Cryptic #28709 | 10 Across | 2023-09-15 flower

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