What does the cryptic crossword clue "Water extraction device semi-crashed in operation with workers attending (15)" mean?

The definition is "Water". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SEMI (synonym="SEMI") + CRASHED (synonym="CRASHED") + CREW (synonym="=workers") = ARCHIMEDESSCREW; definition: "Water" The answer is ARCHIMEDESSCREW.

Water extraction device semi-crashed in operation with workers attending (15)

Independent Cryptic #11936 | 9 Across | 2025-01-10 flower

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