What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trough offering shelter in church (5)" mean?

The definition is "Trough". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HUT (synonym="”shelter” in CE (Church of England") in CE (synonym="Church of England") = CHUTE; definition: "Trough" The answer is CHUTE.

Trough offering shelter in church (5)

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