What does the cryptic crossword clue "Thickness of hose from end — fire's beginning to go out (6)" mean?

The definition is "Thickness of hose". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of END (synonym="END") + IRE (synonym="IRE") = DENIER; definition: "Thickness of hose" The answer is DENIER.

Thickness of hose from end — fire's beginning to go out (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28157 | 10 Across | 2020-06-11 flower

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