What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sailor on land entertained by ship paintings (9)" mean?

The definition is "paintings". The wordplay uses charade, container. AB (synonym of "Sailor") + TRACT (synonym of "land") + SS (synonym of "ship") [container: "entertained"]; definition: "paintings" The answer is ABSTRACTS.

Sailor on land entertained by ship paintings (9)

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