What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sailor's call that possibly follows (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HEAVE (synonym="HEAVE") + HO (synonym="sailor’s call to exertion, as in HEAV ing the anchor.") = HEAVEHO The answer is HEAVEHO.

Sailor's call that possibly follows (7)

Independent Cryptic #11671 | 26 Across | 2024-03-07 flower

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