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clearer

clearer

4.1
A person or machine that removes things blocking roads
  • noun
  • /ˈklɪrər/
translation icon : despejador
  • As a professional clearer, she was responsible for ensuring that all construction sites were free of hazardous materials.

Examples

  • On the other hand, you like like clicky switches like the Cherry MX Blue or razor Green clears and Ergo clears.

  • Because the archetype is the the clearer pattern or model, which then we can employ as as sort of like a blueprint.

  • The clearer used a powerful vacuum to remove all the debris from the old warehouse.

  • The machine acted as a clearer, efficiently removing obstacles to create a safe path for the vehicles.

Synonyms

remover
vsclearer
  • UK
2 3.4

A person who moves furniture and other belongings to another place

clears obstructions broadly, not only household moving services
puller
vsclearer
1 4.2

A tool used to take something out of its place

clears items but is not limited to pulling actions
eradicator
vsclearer
6.5

A person or thing that completely removes something unwanted

removes unwanted items or clears obstructions without destroying them
obviator
vsclearer
  • Formal
9.9

Something or someone that removes a problem so work can continue

removes things after they already block or obstruct
abator
vsclearer
  • Jargon
9.9

A person who removes something causing harm or trouble to others

acts to remove blockages or unwanted items more broadly
abater
vsclearer
8.2

A person or thing that removes and reduces dangers and problems

focuses on clearing completely rather than only reducing harm
expeller
vsclearer
  • Specialized
7.7

A machine or person that presses seeds to get oil

removes obstructions without implying forceful ejection
displacer
vsclearer
6.8

A person or tool that moves something from its usual place

removes or clears unwanted items rather than just relocating them

Antonyms

A person who stops or delays other people's actions on purpose

How Effective

bulldozer
61 3.1
excavator
5 4.0
clearer
4.1
sweeper
6 1.9
cleaner
108 1.0

Surface Forms

clearer singular
clearers plural

Morphology

clearer = clear (transparent) = clear + er

Productive agentive formation: verb 'clear' + '-er' yields 'one that clears' (person or machine).

Etymology

Clearer as a person or machine comes from the verb clear, which meant 'to make free' or 'to remove things that block'. So a clearer is someone or something that removes unwanted items and keeps a place open.