What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wool caught on tree by lake (8)" mean?

The definition is "Wool". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym of "caught") + ASH (synonym of "tree") + MERE (synonym of "lake"); definition: "Wool" The answer is CASHMERE.

Wool caught on tree by lake (8)

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