What does the cryptic crossword clue "Work in copper, perhaps making a bolt? (9)" mean?

The definition is "making a bolt?". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OP (synonym="work") in ELEMENT (synonym="copper, perhaps") = ELOPEMENT; definition: "making a bolt?" The answer is ELOPEMENT.

Work in copper, perhaps making a bolt? (9)

Times Cryptic #28715 | 8 Down | 2023-09-22 flower

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