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Webster 1913 Edition


Clear-cut

Clear′-cutˊ

,
Adj.
1.
Having a sharp, distinct outline, like that of a cameo.
She has . . . a cold and
clear-cut
face.
Tennyson.
2.
Concisely and distinctly expressed.
3.
Distinct and unambiguous; unquestionable;
as, a
clear-cut
advantage
.

Definition 2024


clear-cut

clear-cut

See also: clearcut and clear cut

English

Adjective

clear-cut (comparative more clear-cut, superlative most clear-cut)

  1. Alternative spelling of clear cut
    • 2011, Tom Fordyce, Rugby World Cup 2011: England 12-19 France
      France were supposedly a team in pieces, beaten by Tonga just a week ago and with coach Marc Lievremont publicly berating his players, but so clear-cut was their victory that much of the atmosphere had been sucked from the contest long before the end.