What does the cryptic crossword clue "Thus entering wood, Picaroon moving clumsily (10)" mean?

The definition is "moving". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LUMBER (synonym="wood") + SO (synonym="Thus") + ME (synonym="Picaroon") = LUMBERSOME The answer is LUMBERSOME.

Thus entering wood, Picaroon moving clumsily (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29211 | 11 Across | 2023-10-26 flower

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