Meaning of clear-out | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The act of emptying a room or space.
2. A semicircular sweep with the ball grasped firmly in both hands.
3. The act of removing opponents from a ruck or scrum in order to secure possession of the ball.

Examples

“We should give⟳ the garage a clear-out to make⟳ space for the new car.”

“DB Cargo has begun its clear-out of its Class 90 electric locomotive fleet in a fresh attempt⟳ to sell⟳ 12 examples, some of which have⟳ been out of use⟳ for almost 20 years.”

“Dave Kearney was straight over the ball in a jackal, and Mul made a brilliant clear-out.”

“Leading British rugby correspondent Brendan Gallagher, writing in The Rugby Paper on 31 December 2017, produced a withering indictment of the practice, saying: “Sort⟳ out the thuggery at clear-out time, start⟳ reffing it properly. The clear out doesn't exist⟳ in law and certainly shouldn't be used as an excuse⟳ for players who are not bound to launch⟳ themselves off their feet like⟳ an Exocet and take⟳ out-injure-maim players who are behind the ball and legally bound on. Or sometimes just trying to reach⟳ the ruck."”

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