What does the cryptic crossword clue "Saw dog restrained by lead (7)" mean?

The definition is "Saw". The wordplay uses charade, container. ROVER (synonym of "dog") + PB (synonym of "lead") [container: "restrained"]; definition: "Saw" The answer is Proverb.

Saw dog restrained by lead (7)

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