What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ordinary seaman's two sets of cards (8)" mean?

The definition is "cards". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DECK (synonym="pack of cards") + HAND (synonym="cards held by a player") = DECKHAND; definition: "Ordinary seaman's" The answer is DECKHAND.

Ordinary seaman's two sets of cards (8)

Guardian Cryptic #27759 | 8 Across | 2019-03-04 flower

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