clearcut

[kleer-kuht for 1, 2; kleer-kuht for 3–5]

adjective

formed with or having clearly defined outlines: a face with clear-cut features.

unambiguously clear; completely evident; definite: His sale of secrets was a clear-cut example of treachery.

of or pertaining to a section of forest where all trees have been cut down for harvesting.

noun

a section of forest where all trees have been cut down for harvesting.

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Clearcut is always a great word to know.

So is zedonk. Does it mean:

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.

verb (used with object)

to fell all the trees in (a section of forest) for harvesting.

Also, clear cut, clear·cut (for defs. 3–5).

Origin:
1850–55

Related forms

clear-cut·ness, noun

Synonyms
1. chiseled, crisp, precise, positive, definite.

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