What does the cryptic crossword clue "Snake – shot it with a tracking movement (6)" mean?

The definition is "Snake". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of IT (synonym="IT") + PAN (synonym="tracking movement") + A (synonym="A") = TAIPAN; definition: "Snake –" The answer is TAIPAN.

Snake – shot it with a tracking movement (6)

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