clear-out

See also: clearout and clear out

English

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Etymology

Deverbal from clear out.

Noun

clear-out (plural clear-outs)

  1. The act of emptying a room or space.
    Coordinate terms: cleanout, clearance
    We should give the garage a clear-out to make space for the new car.
    • 2023 October 4, “Network News: DBC launches fresh bid to sell redundant Class 90s”, in RAIL, number 993, page 10:
      DB Cargo has begun its clear-out of its Class 90 electric locomotive fleet in a fresh attempt to sell 12 examples, some of which have been out of use for almost 20 years.
  2. (basketball) A semicircular sweep with the ball grasped firmly in both hands.

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