What does the cryptic crossword clue "Opening meant for training someone to do the dirty work (7,3)" mean?

The definition is "someone to do the dirty work". The wordplay uses an anagram. HATCH (synonym="‘opening’") + ETMAN (synonym="ETMAN") = HATCHETMAN; definition: "work" The answer is HATCHETMAN.

Opening meant for training someone to do the dirty work (7,3)

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