What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pass round the port, my man? (7)" mean?

The definition is "man?". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). USB (synonym="port") in HAND (synonym="pass") = HUSBAND; definition: "my man?" The answer is HUSBAND.

Pass round the port, my man? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28944 | 5 Across | 2022-12-19 flower

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