What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old boat at hand carrying extra weight (5)" mean?

The definition is "carrying extra weight". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TUB (synonym="old boat") + BY (synonym="at hand") = TUBBY; definition: "carrying extra weight" The answer is TUBBY.

Old boat at hand carrying extra weight (5)

Times Cryptic #28727 | 11 Across | 2023-10-06 flower

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