What does the cryptic crossword clue "Predator concealing most of his weapon (8)" mean?

The definition is "weapon". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HI (synonym="HI") in FALCON (synonym="predator") = FALCHION; definition: "weapon" The answer is FALCHION.

Predator concealing most of his weapon (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29041 | 22 Across | 2023-04-11 flower

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