What does the cryptic crossword clue "They protect big races subject to disruption (8)" mean?

The definition is "They protect". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BIG (synonym="BIG") + RACES (synonym="RACES") = RIBCAGES The answer is RIBCAGES.

They protect big races subject to disruption (8)

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