What does the cryptic crossword clue "Prevent artist, copper and district attorney getting fish (9)" mean?

The definition is "fish". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BAR (synonym of "Prevent") + RA (synonym of "artist,") + CU (synonym of "copper") + D (abbreviation of "district") + A (abbreviation of "attorney"); definition: "fish" The answer is BARRACUDA.

Prevent artist, copper and district attorney getting fish (9)

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