What does the cryptic crossword clue "Performed turn on ends of rickety stool, being two-toed (8)" mean?

The definition is "being two-toed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DID (synonym="‘performed’") + ACT (synonym="‘turn’ – vaudeville, for example") + YL (synonym="‘ends of ricket Y stoo L ‘") = DIDACTYL; definition: "being two-toed" The answer is DIDACTYL.

Performed turn on ends of rickety stool, being two-toed (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29178 | 8 Down | 2023-09-18 flower

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