What does the cryptic crossword clue "Way to put down or flatter animal, maybe (8)" mean?

The definition is "flatter animal, maybe". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ROAD (synonym="Way") + KILL (synonym="put down") = ROADKILL; definition: "flatter animal, maybe" The answer is ROADKILL.

Way to put down or flatter animal, maybe (8)

Independent Cryptic #10955 | 24 Across | 2021-11-22 flower

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