What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sketch about an established body showing hostile gestures (3,5)" mean?

The definition is "hostile gestures". The wordplay uses a reversal. DRAW (reversal="sketch") + AN (synonym="AN") + CE (synonym="established – official – body") = WAR DANCE; definition: "hostile gestures" The answer is WAR DANCE.

Sketch about an established body showing hostile gestures (3,5)

Times Cryptic #28712 | 23 Across | 2023-09-19 flower

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