What does the cryptic crossword clue "Roughly grasp piece by composer on the radio (9)" mean?

The definition is "radio". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). MAN (chess piece) + HANDLE: sounds like – on the radio – HANDEL (composer) The answer is MANHANDLE.

Roughly grasp piece by composer on the radio (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29025 | 14 Down | 2023-03-23 flower

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