What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stir a large watercourse (5)" mean?

The definition is "watercourse". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("a") + CAN (synonym of "Stir") + L (synonym of "large") = CANAL; definition: "watercourse" The answer is CANAL.

Stir a large watercourse (5)

Guardian Cryptic #25278 | 13 Across | 2011-03-24 flower

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