What does the cryptic crossword clue "That woman has a piece of jewellery for cutting (8)" mean?

The definition is "cutting". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SHE (abbreviation="woman") + A (abbreviation="a") + RING (synonym="jewellery") = SHEARING; definition: "cutting" The answer is Shearing.

That woman has a piece of jewellery for cutting (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3053 | 5 Down | 2020-04-26 flower

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