What does the cryptic crossword clue "Weapons hardly found aboard vessel (9)" mean?

The definition is "Weapons". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ILL (synonym="hardly") in ARTERY (synonym="vessel") = ARTILLERY; definition: "Weapons" The answer is ARTILLERY.

Weapons hardly found aboard vessel (9)

Times Cryptic #29157 | 15 Across | 2025-02-19 flower

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