What does the cryptic crossword clue "Seaman with forward letting go (7)" mean?

The definition is "letting go". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AB (synonym="seaman") + AND (synonym="with") + ON (synonym="forward") = ABANDON; definition: "letting go" The answer is ABANDON.

Seaman with forward letting go (7)

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