What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pig covered in fat left for sailors (8)" mean?

The definition is "Pig". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). BOAR (synonym="BOAR") in LARD (synonym="LARD") = LARBOARD The answer is LARBOARD.

Pig covered in fat left for sailors (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29345 | 24 Across | 2024-04-01 flower

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