What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pinch toy after rocking to induce sleep (8)" mean?

The definition is "induce sleep". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PINCH + TOY = HYPNOTIC; definition: "induce sleep" The answer is HYPNOTIC.

Pinch toy after rocking to induce sleep (8)

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