What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sailor gets ‘eap up on ship (6)" mean?

The definition is "ship". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AB (synonym="sailor") + OARD (synonym="OARD") = ABOARD; definition: "on ship" The answer is ABOARD.

Sailor gets ‘eap up on ship (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29564 | 6 Down | 2024-12-12 flower

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