What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pitcher's fierce throw — take cover at the back (4)" mean?

The definition is "Pitcher". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). last letters of "fierce throw — take" = EWER; definition: "Pitcher's" The answer is EWER.

Pitcher's fierce throw — take cover at the back (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29174 | 21 Down | 2023-09-13 flower

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