What does the cryptic crossword clue "Swap corded cloth with finer material (7)" mean?

The definition is "material". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REP (synonym="corded cloth") + LACE (synonym="finer material") = REPLACE The answer is REPLACE.

Swap corded cloth with finer material (7)

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