What does the cryptic crossword clue "WW1 gun in comfortable position secured by a wedge from below (3,6)" mean?

The definition is "WW1 gun". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BIG (synonym="in") + BERTH (synonym="position") + A (abbreviation="a") = BIGBERTHA; definition: "WW1 gun" The answer is BIGBERTHA.

WW1 gun in comfortable position secured by a wedge from below (3,6)

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