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clear-cut
(klîr′kŭt′)adj.
1. Distinctly and sharply defined or outlined: "The tall houses cast long clear-cut shadows westward" (J.R.R. Tolkien).
2. Not ambiguous; clear and obvious: clear-cut evidence of wrongdoing. See Synonyms at apparent.
3. Having been logged by clear-cutting.
v. clear-cut, clear-cut·ting, clear-cuts
v.tr.
To remove all of the trees in (a tract of timberland) at one time.
v.intr.
To log an area by removing all of the trees at one time.
n.
A tract of timberland that has been clear-cut.
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clear-cut
adj (clear cut when postpositive)
1. definite; not vague: a clear-cut proposal.
2. clearly outlined
vb
(Forestry) (tr) another term for clear-fell
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clear-cut
(ˈklɪərˈkʌt for 1,2; ˈklɪərˌkʌt for 3-5 )adj., n., v. -cut, -cut•ting. adj.
1. formed with or having clearly defined outlines.
2. unambiguously clear; completely evident; definite: a clear-cut case of treason.
3. of or pertaining to a section of forest where all trees have been cut down (as for harvesting).
n. 4. Also called clear′ cut`ting. a section of forest where all trees have been cut down.
v.t. 5. to fell all the trees in (a section of forest).
[1850–55]
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Verb | 1. | clear-cut - remove all the trees at one time; "clear-cut an acre of forest" clear - remove; "clear the leaves from the lawn"; "Clear snow from the road" |
Adj. | 1. | clear-cut - clearly or sharply defined to the mind; "clear-cut evidence of tampering"; "Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest"; "trenchant distinctions between right and wrong" clear - readily apparent to the mind; "a clear and present danger"; "a clear explanation"; "a clear case of murder"; "a clear indication that she was angry"; "gave us a clear idea of human nature" |
2. | clear-cut - having had all the trees removed at one time; "clear-cut hillsides are subject to erosion" cleared - rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush; "cleared land"; "cleared streets free of fallen trees and debris"; "a cleared passage through the underbrush"; "played poker on the cleared dining room table" | |
3. | clear-cut - clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible; "as clear as a whistle"; "clear footprints in the snow"; "the letter brought back a clear image of his grandfather"; "a spire clean-cut against the sky"; "a clear-cut pattern" distinct - easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined; "a distinct flavor"; "a distinct odor of turpentine"; "a distinct outline"; "the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette"; "distinct fingerprints" |
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clear-cut
adjective straightforward, specific, plain, precise, black-and-white, explicit, definite, unequivocal, unambiguous, cut-and-dried (informal) He won a clear-cut victory in yesterday's election.
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clear-cut
adjective1. Readily seen, perceived, or understood:
2. Without any doubt:
3. Clearly, fully, and sometimes emphatically expressed:
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clear
(kliə) adjective1. easy to see through; transparent. clear glass.
2. free from mist or cloud. Isn't the sky clear!
3. easy to see, hear or understand. a clear explanation; The details on that photograph are very clear.
4. free from difficulty or obstacles. a clear road ahead.
5. free from guilt etc. a clear conscience.
6. free from doubt etc. Are you quite clear about what I mean?
7. (often with of) without (risk of) being touched, caught etc. Is the ship clear of the rocks? clear of danger.
8. (often with of) free. clear of debt; clear of all infection.
verb1. to make or become free from obstacles etc. He cleared the table; I cleared my throat; He cleared the path of debris.
2. (often with of) to prove the innocence of; to declare to be innocent. He was cleared of all charges.
3. (of the sky etc) to become bright, free from cloud etc.
4. to get over or past something without touching it. He cleared the jump easily.
ˈclearance noun1. the act of clearing or removing. The clearance of these trees from the front of the window will give you more light.
2. the empty space between two objects. You can drive the lorry under the bridge – there's a clearance of half a metre.
3. (a certificate) giving permission for something to be done.
ˈclearing noun a piece of land cleared of wood etc for cultivation. a clearing in the forest.
ˈclearly adverbˈclearness noun
ˌclear-ˈcut adjective
having a clear outline; plain and definite. clear-cut features.
ˈclearway noun a stretch of road on which motorists are forbidden to stop.
clear off to go away. He cleared off without saying a word.
clear out1. to get rid of. He cleared the rubbish out of the attic.
2. to make tidy by emptying etc. He has cleared out the attic.
clear up1. to make clean, tidy etc. Clear up this mess!
2. to become better etc. If the weather clears up, we'll go for a picnic.
in the clear no longer under suspicion, in danger etc.
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