noun
Common
clearer
KLEER-ruh
Clearer (noun) means someone or something that clears, especially a laborer who removes debris. Example: “The site clearer hauled away the rubble by truck.”
noun
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Someone or something that clears, especially a laborer who removes debris.
"The site clearer hauled away the rubble by truck."
"The council hired a clearer to remove fallen branches after the storm."
"Each morning the snow clearer worked along the road with a small plough."
How to use clearer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne who clears something away.
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- Plural
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The site _____ hauled away the rubble by truck.
Etymology
Formed from clear (verb) and -er.
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What does “clearer” mean?
The word “clearer” means someone or something that clears, especially a laborer who removes debris. In plain terms, one who clears something away.
How do you pronounce “clearer”?
“Clearer” is pronounced KLEER-ruh (/ˈklɪɹɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “clearer” in a sentence?
Here is “clearer” used in a sentence: “The site clearer hauled away the rubble by truck.”
What part of speech is “clearer”?
“Clearer” is a noun.
Is “clearer” a common word?
“Clearer” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is 'clearer' always a noun, or can it be a comparative adjective?
Clearer can function two different ways: as a noun meaning someone or something that clears debris, and as the comparative form of the adjective clear, as in 'the instructions were clearer this time.' Context determines which sense applies.
What is a clearer in banking?
In financial contexts, a clearer refers to a bank or institution that processes and settles transactions between other banks, sometimes called a clearing bank. This is a specialized use of the general sense of someone or something that clears.
What is the difference between a clearer and a cleaner?
A clearer typically removes debris, obstructions, or excess material from a site, while a cleaner focuses on removing dirt and making surfaces hygienic. The two roles can overlap but are not identical.
