What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rabbit's retreat from beach, going back into vessel (6)" mean?

The definition is "Rabbit". The wordplay uses a reversal. BBE (synonym="BBE") in JAR (synonym="‘vessel’") = JABBER; definition: "Rabbit's" The answer is JABBER.

Rabbit's retreat from beach, going back into vessel (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29065 | 9 Across | 2023-05-09 flower

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