What does the cryptic crossword clue "Water regulator stalls one after tick? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Water regulator". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PENS (synonym="stalls") + TOCK (synonym="one after tick") = PENSTOCK; definition: "Water regulator" The answer is PENSTOCK.

Water regulator stalls one after tick? (8)

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