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clear-out

noun

Etymology

Deverbal from clear out.

Definitions

  1. The act of emptying a room or space.

    • We should give the garage a clear-out to make space for the new car.
    • DB Cargo has begun its clear-out of its Class 90 electric locomotive fleet in a fresh attempt to sell 12 examples, some of which have been out of use for almost 20 years.

  2. A semicircular sweep with the ball grasped firmly in both hands.

  3. The act of removing opponents from a ruck or scrum in order to secure possession of the…

    The act of removing opponents from a ruck or scrum in order to secure possession of the ball.

    • Dave Kearney was straight over the ball in a jackal, and Mul made a brilliant clear-out.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA