What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rabbit caught by deerstalker? (4)" mean?

The definition is "Rabbit". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="caught") + HAT (synonym="an example of which is a deerstalker") = CHAT; definition: "Rabbit" The answer is CHAT.

Rabbit caught by deerstalker? (4)

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