clears

v. to remove things that are not wanted from a place.

v. to remove obstructions or unwanted items from a surface or area. Transitive — requires a direct object.

“He always clears the table immediately after the family finishes dinner.”

“The waiter clears the table with such efficiency that the guests hardly notice the transition between courses.”

v. to become easy to see through or to become bright, like the sky.

v. to become transparent, translucent, or free from clouds or mist. Often used intransitively with 'up'.

“The sky usually clears after a heavy rainstorm in the afternoon.”

“The liquid gradually clears as the sediment settles to the bottom of the beaker, leaving a transparent solution at the top.”

v. to go over or past something without touching it.

v. to pass over, under, or by something without making physical contact.

“The tall truck barely clears the top of the tunnel.”

“The athlete clears the final hurdle with inches to spare, maintaining her lead as she approaches the finish line.”

v. to get official permission or to make a specific amount of profit.

v. to obtain official authorisation or to realise a net profit after all expenses.

“The company clears a huge profit every time they release a new phone.”

“The pilot clears the flight plan with air traffic control before taxiing toward the active runway.”

n. a strong, coarse type of flour used in baking.

n. a grade of flour that remains after the patent flour has been removed; typically high in protein and ash content.

“The baker uses clears to give the rye bread a better texture.”

“The recipe specifically calls for first clears to ensure the dough has sufficient strength to support the heavy grains.”

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