clear cut

general forestry

The term "clear-cut" can describe something that is obvious and unambiguous, or it can refer to a forestry practice where all trees in an area are removed.

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Definition

B2General

(common, idiomatic)Easy to understand, with no ambiguity.

Example

The instructions were clear-cut and easy to follow.
Her decision was clear-cut and left no room for doubt.

C1Forestry

(technical)To cut down all trees in a specific area.

Example

The company decided to clear-cut the entire forest for timber.
Clear-cutting can have significant environmental impacts.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "clear cut":

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