What does the cryptic crossword clue "Waste silk, following damage (5)" mean?

The definition is "Waste silk". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (synonym of "following") + LOSS (synonym of "damage"); definition: "Waste silk," The answer is FLOSS.

Waste silk, following damage (5)

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