What does "clear cut" mean?

To remove all trees or vegetation from an area.

What is a synonym for "clear cut"?

Common synonyms include: evident conclusion.

adj, verb

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Verb

Adjective

1
Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic. idiomatic
"It looks like a simple enough problem, but the answer might not be as clear cut as you suppose."
2
Having had all trees cut.

"It looks like a simple enough problem, but the answer might not be as clear cut as you suppose."