What does the cryptic crossword clue "One may hold wine container, put off consuming it (8)" mean?

The definition is "One may hold wine". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CAN (synonym="container -‘it’ reflexive") in DETER (synonym="put off") = DECANTER; definition: "One may hold wine" The answer is DECANTER.

One may hold wine container, put off consuming it (8)

Times Cryptic #29114 | 25 Across | 2024-12-31 flower

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