What does the cryptic crossword clue "Piglike ugly creature hiding in wood (7)" mean?

The definition is "Piglike". The wordplay uses charade, container. ORC (synonym of "ugly creature") + PINE (synonym of "wood") [container: "hiding"]; definition: "Piglike" The answer is PORCINE.

Piglike ugly creature hiding in wood (7)

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