What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old arbalest could be such an old instrument (9)" mean?

The definition is "an old instrument". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of O ARBALEST = ASTROLABE; definition: "an old instrument" The answer is ASTROLABE.

Old arbalest could be such an old instrument (9)

Times Cryptic #29019 | 26 Across | 2024-09-11 flower

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