What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sailor, a Scotsman, is seen on the roads (6)" mean?

The definition is "Sailor,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TAR (synonym of "Sailor,") + MAC (synonym of "Scotsman,"); definition: "seen on the roads" The answer is TARMAC.

Sailor, a Scotsman, is seen on the roads (6)

Guardian Cryptic #27311 | 24 Across | 2017-09-25 flower

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