What does the cryptic crossword clue "One in eight, say, added to half of that in pitcher? (7)" mean?

The definition is "pitcher". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TH (synonym="TH") + ROWER (synonym="ROWER") = THROWER; definition: "pitcher?" The answer is THROWER.

One in eight, say, added to half of that in pitcher? (7)

Times Cryptic #28891 | 15 Across | 2024-04-15 flower

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