HyperDic: clear-cut

English > 4 senses of the word clear-cut:
ADJECTIVEallclear-cut, distinct, trenchantclearly / clearly / clearly or sharply defined to the mind
allclear-cuthaving had all the trees removed at one time
allclear-cut, clear, clean-cutclear and distinct / distinct to the senses
VERBchangeclear-cutremove all the trees at one time
English > clear-cut: 4 senses > adjective 1
Meaningclearly / clearly / clearly or sharply defined to the mind.
Example"clear-cut evidence of tampering"
Synonymsdistinct, trenchant
BroaderclearReadily apparent to the mind
Spanishcortante
Nounsclearcutnessclarity as a consequence of precision
English > clear-cut: 4 senses > adjective 2
MeaningHaving had all the trees removed at one time.
Example"clear-cut hillsides are subject to erosion"
BroaderclearedRid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
English > clear-cut: 4 senses > adjective 3
MeaningClear and distinct / distinct to the senses; easily perceptible.
Example "a clear-cut pattern"
Synonymsclear, clean-cut
BroaderdistinctEasy to perceive / perceive
Nounsclearcutnessclarity as a consequence of precision
English > clear-cut: 4 senses > verb 1, change
Meaningremove all the trees at one time.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"clear-cut an acre of forest"
BroaderclearRemove
Spanishvaciar

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