What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pole feeding beast in tug (4)" mean?

The definition is "tug". The wordplay uses charade, container. N (abbreviation of "Pole") + YAK (synonym of "beast") [container: "in"]; definition: "tug" The answer is YANK.

Pole feeding beast in tug (4)

Independent Cryptic #11698 | 12 Across | 2024-04-08 flower

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