clean

Sense 1 noun

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

Sense 2 verb

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

Clean the stove!

Sense 3 adjective

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

children with clean shining faces

Sense 4 adverb

completely; used as intensifiers

clean forgot the appointment

Sense 5 verb

remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits

Clean the turkey

Sense 6 adjective

free of restrictions or qualifications

a clean bill of health

Sense 7 adverb

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

they played fairly

Sense 8 verb

clean and tidy up the house

She housecleans every week

Sense 9 adjective

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

efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings

Sense 10 verb

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

clean up before you see your grandparents

Sense 11 adjective

free from impurities

clean water

Sense 12 verb

be cleanable

This stove cleans easily

Sense 13 adjective

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

a clean voting record

Sense 14 verb

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

The other players cleaned him completely

Sense 15 adjective

ritually clean or pure

Sense 16 verb

remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely

The boys cleaned the sandwich platters

Sense 17 adjective

not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination

a clean fuel

Sense 18 verb

remove while making clean

Clean the spots off the rug

Sense 19 adjective

(of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers

good clean fun

Sense 20 verb

remove unwanted substances from

Sense 21 adjective

free from sepsis or infection

a clean (or uninfected) wound

Sense 22 verb

remove shells or husks from

clean grain before milling it

Sense 23 adjective

morally pure

led a clean life

Sense 24 adjective

(of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections

fair copy

Sense 25 adjective

(of a surface) not written or printed on

blank pages

Sense 26 adjective

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

a clean fight

Sense 27 adjective

without difficulties or problems

a clean test flight

Sense 28 adjective

thorough and without qualification

a clean getaway

Sense 29 adjective

not carrying concealed weapons

Sense 30 adjective

free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed

he landed a clean left on his opponent's cheek

Sense 31 adjective

free of drugs

after a long dependency on heroin she has been clean for 4 years