What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small seabird in the back of boat (5)" mean?

The definition is "boat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (abbreviation="Small") + TERN (synonym="seabird") = STERN; definition: "back of boat" The answer is STERN.

Small seabird in the back of boat (5)

Independent Cryptic #11811 | 10 Across | 2024-08-17 flower

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