What does the cryptic crossword clue "Woman and chap catching fish (6)" mean?

The definition is "Woman". The wordplay uses charade, container. MAN (synonym of "chap") + IDE (synonym of "fish") [container: "catching"]; definition: "Woman" The answer is MAIDEN.

Woman and chap catching fish (6)

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