What does the cryptic crossword clue "What might kill something like albatross over front of ship (8)" mean?

The definition is "What might kill something like albatross". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CROSS (synonym="CROSS") + BOW (synonym="BOW") = CROSSBOW The answer is CROSSBOW.

What might kill something like albatross over front of ship (8)

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