What does the cryptic crossword clue "South American vessel or East Asian boat (6)" mean?

The definition is "East Asian boat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="S") + AM (synonym="AM") + PAN (synonym="PAN") = SAMPAN; definition: "East Asian boat" The answer is SAMPAN.

South American vessel or East Asian boat (6)

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