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3clear noun : a clear space or part

clear·ance noun 1 : an act or process of clearing

2 : the distance by which one object clears another

3 : certification as clear of objection : AUTHORIZATION

Synonyms

allowance, authorization, concurrence, consent, leave, license, permission, sanction, sufferance—more at PERMISSION

clear–cut adjective 1 : sharply outlined : DISTINCT

2 : free from ambiguity or uncertainty : DEFINITE, UNEQUIVOCAL

Synonyms

definite, definitive, explicit, express, specific, unambiguous, unequivocal—more at EXPLICIT

clear·head·ed adjective : having a clear understanding : able to think clearly

Synonyms

balanced, lucid, normal, right, sane, stable—more at SANE

clear·ing noun 1 : a tract of land cleared of wood and brush

2 : the passage of checks and claims through a clearinghouse

clear·ing·house noun : an institution maintained by banks for making an exchange of checks and claims held by each bank against other banks; also : an informal channel for information or assistance

clear out verb 1 : to drive out or away usu. by force

2 : to go away or run from : DEPART

Synonyms

[1] disband, disperse, dissipate, scatter—more at SCATTER

[2] abscond, escape, flee, fly, get out, lam, run away, run off—more at ESCAPE

[2] depart, exit, get off, go, move, pull, quit, sally, shove, take off—more at GO

cleat noun : a piece of wood or metal fastened on or projecting from something to give strength, provide a grip, or prevent slipping

cleav·age noun 1 : a splitting apart : SPLIT

2 : the depression between a woman's breasts esp. when exposed by a low-cut dress

1cleave verb cleaved or clove ; cleaved; cleav·ing : to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly : ADHERE, CLING

2cleave verb cleaved also cleft or clove ; cleaved also cleft or clo·ven ; cleav·ing 1 : to divide by force : split asunder

2 : DIVIDE

cleav·er noun : a heavy chopping knife for cutting meat

clef noun : a sign placed on the staff in music to show what pitch is represented by each line and space

cleft noun : a space or opening made by or as if by splitting : FISSURE, CRACK

Synonyms

chink, crack, cranny, crevice, fissure, rift, split—more at CRACK

cleft palate noun : a split in the roof of the mouth that appears as a birth defect

clem·a·tis noun : any of a genus of vines or herbs related to the buttercups that have showy usu. white or purple flowers

clem·en·cy noun, plural -cies 1 : disposition to be merciful

2 : mildness of weather

Synonyms

charity, leniency, mercy, quarter—more at MERCY

clem·ent adjective 1 : MERCIFUL, LENIENT

2 : not severe in temperature : TEMPERATE, MILD

Synonyms

balmy, equable, gentle, mild, moderate, temperate; also clear, cloudless, fair, sunny, sunshiny; calm, halcyon, peaceful, placid, tranquil; delightful, fine, pleasant

Antonyms

harsh, inclement, intemperate, severe

clem·en·tine noun : a small citrus fruit that is probably a hybrid between a tangerine and an orange

clench verb 1 : CLINCH 1

2 : to hold fast : CLUTCH

3 : to set or close tightly

Synonyms

cling, clutch, grip, hang on, hold, hold on—more at HOLD

clere·sto·ry noun : an outside wall of a room or building that rises above an adjoining roof and contains windows

cler·gy noun : a body of religious officials authorized to conduct services

cler·gy·man noun : a member of the clergy

Synonyms

divine, ecclesiastic, father, minister, preacher, priest, reverend; also evangelist, missionary; deaconess, priestess; dean, pastor, rector, vicar; chaplain, confessor; canon, curate; friar, mendicant, monastic, monk, religious

Antonyms

layman

cler·ic noun : a member of the clergy

cler·i·cal adjective 1 : of or relating to the clergy

2 : of or relating to a clerk

Synonyms

ministerial, pastoral, priestly, sacerdotal; also evangelical, missionary; apostolic, canonical, episcopal, papal, patriarchal, pontifical; ecclesiastic, ecclesiastical; divine, holy, religious, sacramental; rabbinic

Antonyms