What does the cryptic crossword clue "Restrain dog beginning to bark (4)" mean?

The definition is "bark". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. CUR (synonym of "dog") + B (first letter of "bark") [first letter: "beginning"]; definition: "Restrain" The answer is CURB.

Restrain dog beginning to bark (4)

Independent Cryptic #1811 | 19 Across | 2024-11-10 flower

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