What does the cryptic crossword clue "Seaman doing what seamen do, we hear — making a sharp descent? (9)" mean?

The definition is "making a sharp descent?". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). AB. + sounds like SAILING, a frequently used clue. The answer is ABSEILING.

Seaman doing what seamen do, we hear — making a sharp descent? (9)

Times Cryptic #28987 | 27 Across | 2024-08-05 flower

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