What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nuisance, a line editor introduced that holds up column (8)" mean?

The definition is "that holds up column". The wordplay uses charade, container. PEST (synonym of "Nuisance,") + A (abbreviation of "a") + L (abbreviation of "line") + ED (synonym of "editor") [container: "introduced"]; definition: "that holds up column" The answer is PEDESTAL.

Nuisance, a line editor introduced that holds up column (8)

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