noun Uncommon

clears

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."

How to Use Clears

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.

Common pairings

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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.