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English > 3 senses of the word clearing:
NOUNlocationclearing, gladea tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
actclearingthe act of freeing from suspicion
actclearing, clarificationthe act of removing solid particles from a liquid / liquid
clearing > pronunciation
Soundsklih'rihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2006 rhymes with ihng...
English > clearing: 3 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningA tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area.
Synonymglade
Broadertract, piece of land, piece of ground, parcel of land, parcelAn extended area of land
Verbsclearremove
clearmake a way / way or path by removing objects
English > clearing: 3 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of freeing from suspicion.
Narrowerpurge, purging, purgationThe act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
vindication, exonerationThe act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
whitewashA specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects
Broaderliberation, release, freeingThe act of liberating someone or something
Catalanneteja
Spanishlimpieza
Verbsclearpronounce not guilty of criminal charges
English > clearing: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningThe act of removing solid particles from a liquid / liquid.
Synonymclarification
BroaderimprovementThe act of improving something
Verbsclearmake clear, bright / bright, light, or translucent
clearclear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.