What does the cryptic crossword clue "Paul worked with Troy on boat propeller (8)" mean?

The definition is "propeller". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CAT (synonym="CAT") + PAUL (synonym="PAUL") + T (synonym="troy, as in weights") = CATAPULT; definition: "propeller" The answer is CATAPULT.

Paul worked with Troy on boat propeller (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29037 | 25 Across | 2023-04-06 flower

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