What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rules drawn up on troughs for drinks (8)" mean?

The definition is "drinks". The wordplay uses a reversal. LAWS (reversal="Rules") + LOWS (synonym="troughs") = SWALLOWS; definition: "drinks" The answer is SWALLOWS.

Rules drawn up on troughs for drinks (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29084 | 16 Down | 2023-05-31 flower

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