What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shot to place to see weasel-like mammal (7)" mean?

The definition is "mammal". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TO + PLACE = POLECAT; definition: "mammal" The answer is POLECAT.

Shot to place to see weasel-like mammal (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17042 | 9 Across | 2023-02-27 flower