clear–cut
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Britannica Dictionary definition of CLEAR–CUT
[more clear–cut; most clear–cut]
:
very obvious and sharp
:
free from doubt or uncertainty
:
very definite
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a clear-cut distinction
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a clear-cut victory/decision
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The difference between their views on this issue is not clear-cut.
plural
clear–cuts
plural
clear–cuts
Britannica Dictionary definition of CLEAR–CUT
[count]
US
:
an area of land in which all the trees have been cut down
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The law limits the size of clear-cuts.
3
clear–cut
/ˈkliɚˌkʌt/
verb
clear–cuts;
clear–cut;
clear–cutting
3
clear–cut
/ˈkliɚˌkʌt/
verb
clear–cuts;
clear–cut;
clear–cutting
Britannica Dictionary definition of CLEAR–CUT
[+ object]
US
:
to cut down all the trees in (an area)
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Ten years ago the lumber company clear-cut this hillside.
— clear–cutting
noun [noncount]-
Clear-cutting has led to mudslides in many regions.
