What does the cryptic crossword clue "Running trial as a way to get hold of stock (7)" mean?

The definition is "a way to get hold of stock". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TRIAL (synonym="TRIAL") + AS (synonym="AS") = LARIATS; definition: "being cattle" The answer is LARIATS.

Running trial as a way to get hold of stock (7)

Independent Cryptic #11664 | 16 Across | 2024-02-28 flower

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