What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stir head of rowers on river (5)" mean?

The definition is "Stir". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). R (first_letter="rowers") + OUSE (synonym="river") = ROUSE; definition: "Stir" The answer is ROUSE.

Stir head of rowers on river (5)

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