What does the cryptic crossword clue "Try strap for lifting bird (7)" mean?

The definition is "bird". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GO (synonym="‘try’") + SLING (synonym="‘strap for lifting’") = GOSLING; definition: "bird" The answer is GOSLING.

Try strap for lifting bird (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28908 | 4 Down | 2022-11-07 flower

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