adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Someone who or something which clears.

   "Gold is a wonderful clearer of the understanding."

2. 2
   Someone who or something which clears.; An unskilled labourer who clears away the rubbish etc.
3. 3
   A tool by which the hemp for lines and twines, used by sailmakers, is finished.

Adjective

1. 1
   comparative form of clear: more clear comparative, form-of

Synonyms

All synonyms

acquitacquitassoilcleanclear upclearly

Example

More examples

"I can't make it any clearer than that."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From clear (verb) + -er.

Etymology 2

From clear (adjective) + -er.

Related phrases

land clearer

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