'Clear-cut' definitions:
Definition of 'clear-cut'
From: WordNet
adjective
Clearly or sharply defined to the mind; "clear-cut evidence of tampering"; "Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest"; "trenchant distinctions between right and wrong" [syn: clear-cut, distinct, trenchant]
adjective
Having had all the trees removed at one time; "clear-cut hillsides are subject to erosion"
adjective
Clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible; "as clear as a whistle"; "clear footprints in the snow"; "the letter brought back a clear image of his grandfather"; "a spire clean-cut against the sky"; "a clear-cut pattern" [syn: clear, clean-cut, clear-cut]
verb
Remove all the trees at one time; "clear-cut an acre of forest"
Definition of 'Clear-cut'
From: GCIDE
- Clear-cut \Clear"-cut`\, a.
- 1. Having a sharp, distinct outline, like that of a cameo. [1913 Webster]
- She has . . . a cold and clear-cut face. --Tennyson. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Concisely and distinctly expressed. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Distinct and unambiguous; unquestionable; as, a clear-cut advantage. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Clear-cut'
From: GCIDE
- Clear-cut \Clear"-cut`\, v. t. To cut (a region of forest) clear of all trees. It is a method used for efficiently logging a portion of forest, but often has undesirable effects on the environment. [PJC]
Synonyms of 'clear-cut'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- assured,
- biting,
- categorical,
- chiseled,
- clean-cut,
- clear,
- clear as crystal,
- clear as day,
- coherent,
- connected,
- consistent,
- conspicuous,
- crisp,
- crystal,
- crystal-clear,
- crystalline,
- cutting,
- defined,
- definite,
- definitive,
- direct,
- distinct,
- evident,
- exact,
- explicit,
- express,
- glaring,
- in focus,
- indubitable,
- ingoing,
- limpid,
- loud and clear,
- lucent,
- lucid,
- luminous,
- manifest,
- nice,
- obvious,
- past dispute,
- patent,
- pellucid,
- penetrating,
- perspicuous,
- plain,
- positive,
- precise,
- prominent,
- pronounced,
- simple,
- specific,
- staring,
- straightforward,
- translucent,
- transparent,
- transpicuous,
- trenchant,
- unambiguous,
- unconfused,
- undisputed,
- undoubted,
- unequivocal,
- univocal,
- unmistakable,
- unquestioned,
- well-defined,
- well-marked,
- well-pronounced,
- well-resolved