What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old water board official's shock over mate in Peckham? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Old water board official". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TURN (synonym of "shock") + COCK (synonym of "mate in Peckham?"); definition: "Old water board official's" The answer is TURNCOCK.

Old water board official's shock over mate in Peckham? (8)

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