What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stop key piercing skin (7)" mean?

The definition is "Stop". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ESC (synonym="… for “escape”, a key on your computer keyboard") in RIND (synonym="skin, of an orange fruit, say") = RESCIND The answer is RESCIND.

Stop key piercing skin (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29312 | 1 Across | 2024-02-22 flower

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