What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shaft ending in channel secured by tool (4)" mean?

The definition is "Shaft". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). L (synonym="end of channel") in AXE (synonym="tool.") = AXLE; definition: "Shaft" The answer is AXLE.

Shaft ending in channel secured by tool (4)

Times Cryptic #28173 | 16 Across | 2021-12-29 flower

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