What does the cryptic crossword clue "Steps over the top, twirling a dagger (8)" mean?

The definition is "a dagger". The wordplay uses a reversal. STILE (synonym="steps") + OTT (reversal="OTT") = STILETTO; definition: "a dagger" The answer is STILETTO.

Steps over the top, twirling a dagger (8)

Times Cryptic #28645 | 29 Across | 2023-07-03 flower

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