What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shot near turbulent body of water (8)" mean?

The definition is "water". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SHOT (synonym="SHOT") + NEAR (synonym="NEAR") = NORTHSEA The answer is NORTHSEA.

Shot near turbulent body of water (8)

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