What does the cryptic crossword clue "Retracts blade roughly, showing damage from conflict (6-7)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RETRACTS + BLADE = BATTLE-SCARRED The answer is BATTLE-SCARRED.

Retracts blade roughly, showing damage from conflict (6-7)

Times Cryptic #28958 | 13 Across | 2024-07-02 flower