clear-cutting
|clear-cut-ting|
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/ˈklɪrˌkʌtɪŋ/
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/ˈklɪəˌkʌtɪŋ/
(clear-cut)
distinct and unambiguous
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clear-cut' originates from the English words 'clear' and 'cut', where 'clear' meant 'free from obstruction' and 'cut' meant 'to sever or divide'.
Historical Evolution
'clear-cut' evolved from the combination of 'clear' and 'cut' in English, maintaining its meaning related to removing obstructions or severing.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cut clearly or distinctly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'removing all trees in an area'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the practice of cutting down all the trees in an area of forest.
Clear-cutting can lead to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45