What does the cryptic crossword clue "US marshal to carry impediment to hearing (7)" mean?

The definition is "US". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EARP (synonym="US Marshal") + LUG (synonym="to carry") = EARPLUG The answer is EARPLUG.

US marshal to carry impediment to hearing (7)

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