clear-cut

[kleer-kuht for 1, 2; kleer-kuht for 3–5] adjective, noun, verb, clear-cut, clear-cut·ting.
adjective
1.
formed with or having clearly defined outlines: a face with clear-cut features.
2.
unambiguously clear; completely evident; definite: His sale of secrets was a clear-cut example of treachery.
3.
of or pertaining to a section of forest where all trees have been cut down for harvesting.
noun
4.
a section of forest where all trees have been cut down for harvesting.
verb (used with object)
5.
to fell all the trees in (a section of forest) for harvesting.
Also, clear cut, clear·cut (for defs 3–5).


Origin:
1850–55

clear-cut·ness, noun


1. chiseled, crisp, precise, positive, definite.
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clear-cut
 
adj
1.  definite; not vague: a clear-cut proposal
2.  clearly outlined
 
vb
3.  (tr) another term for clear-fell

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