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clear-cutting

Variant of clear-cut

adjective

clearly and sharply outlined
distinct; definite; not doubtful; unambiguous
having all of its trees cut down

transitive verb

to cut (a forested area) completely

Also written clearcut

Related Forms:

clear-cutting noun, adjective or clearcutting

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