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Clearing
01
a treeless area in a forest
Examples
The hikers stopped to rest in a small clearing surrounded by tall trees.
Wildlife often gathers in clearings to graze and seek sunlight.
02
the act of absolving someone from suspicion or accusation
Examples
The investigation resulted in the clearing of her name.
His clearing from all charges was widely reported.
03
the process of removing solid particles from a liquid to make it clear
Examples
The winemaker performed a careful clearing of the wine.
The juice underwent clearing to remove pulp and sediment.
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clearing
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