What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pole is three times wounded — he takes high risks (4,5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TEST (synonym="TEST") + PILOT (synonym="a person whose work is testing new aircraft by flying them; he takes risks in the sky [high]") = TESTPILOT The answer is TESTPILOT.

Pole is three times wounded — he takes high risks (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29073 | 21 Across | 2023-05-18 flower

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