Clean

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NOUN

a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead

VERB

make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits

clean and tidy up the house

clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing

be cleanable

deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc.

remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely

remove while making clean

remove unwanted substances from

remove shells or husks from

ADJ

free from dirt or impurities

free of restrictions or qualifications

(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

free from impurities

(of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense

ritually clean or pure

not spreading pollution or contamination

(of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements

free from sepsis or infection

morally pure

(of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections

(of a surface) not written or printed on

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

without difficulties or problems

thorough and without qualification

not carrying concealed weapons

free from clumsiness

free of drugs

ADV

completely

in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating

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