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clear-cut
- pronunciation:
- klir
kuht
- parts of speech:
- adjective, transitive verb, noun
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
easily perceived; obvious; evident.
a clear-cut difference between the two plans- synonyms:
- apparent, distinct, evident, manifest, obvious, palpable, plain, unmistakable
- antonyms:
- equivocal, vague
- similar words:
- conspicuous, decisive, explicit, express, graphic, lucid, patent, pronounced, tangible, transparent, trenchant, unambiguous
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| definition 2: |
having a distinct, well-defined outline.
a clear-cut path through the mountains- synonyms:
- definite, distinct
- antonyms:
- vague
- similar words:
- exact, plain, precise, trenchant, well-defined
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| definition 3: |
relating to a large area in which all the trees have been cut down.
a clear-cut forest- similar words:
- cleared, stripped
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| related words: |
broad, clear, definite, evident, limpid, specific, unmistakable |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
clear-cut, clear-cuts, clear-cutting |
| definition: |
to cut down all the trees in (a large area).
- synonyms:
- deforest
- similar words:
- clear, denude, strip
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| related words: |
log |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
clear-cuts |
| definition: |
an area that has been clear-cut.
- similar words:
- clearing
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