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Clears (noun) means a strong, coarse type of flour that has been sifted only once, leaving more of the wheat behind than finer flours. Example: “Bakers use clears for hearty rye and wholemeal loaves that need extra structure.”

noun

A strong, coarse type of flour that has been sifted only once, leaving more of the wheat behind than finer flours.

"Bakers use clears for hearty rye and wholemeal loaves that need extra structure."

"The mill sells clears separately from its finer patent flour."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA coarser grade of flour, once-sifted rather than fully refined, used mainly in commercial baking.

Memory tip

You will mostly see this term in milling and baking trade contexts, not in everyday cooking.

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first clears second clears clears flour

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Rhymes for clears

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Frequently asked questions

What does “clears” mean?

The word “clears” means a strong, coarse type of flour that has been sifted only once, leaving more of the wheat behind than finer flours. In plain terms, a coarser grade of flour, once-sifted rather than fully refined, used mainly in commercial baking.

How do you use “clears” in a sentence?

Here is “clears” used in a sentence: “Bakers use clears for hearty rye and wholemeal loaves that need extra structure.”

What part of speech is “clears”?

“Clears” is a noun.

Is “clears” a common word?

“Clears” is an uncommon word in modern English.

What is "clears" flour?

"Clears" is a strong, coarse type of flour that has been sifted only once, so it retains more of the wheat than finer flours. It's a milling term describing a specific grade of flour.

How does "clears" flour differ from finer, more processed flours?

Because "clears" is sifted only once, it leaves more of the wheat in the final product, making it coarser and stronger than flours that go through repeated sifting to remove more bran and germ.

Is "clears" always used as a plural noun?

Yes, in this milling sense "clears" functions as a plural noun referring to the grade of flour itself, similar to how words like "grounds" are used only in plural form.