What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vessel on a lake, artificial waterway (5)" mean?

The definition is "waterway". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAN (synonym of "Vessel") + LA (abbreviation of "lake,"); definition: "artificial waterway" The answer is Canal.

Vessel on a lake, artificial waterway (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3068 | 24 Down | 2020-08-09 flower

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