What does the cryptic crossword clue "Weapon readily found round Lake (5)" mean?

The definition is "Weapon". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). L (synonym="lake") in RIFE (synonym="readily found") = RIFLE; definition: "Weapon" The answer is RIFLE.

Weapon readily found round Lake (5)

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