clean
1. clean \'kle-n\ \'kle-n-n*s\ aj [ME clene, fr. OE clne; akin to OHG
kleini delicate,] dainty, Gk glainoi ornaments 1a: free from dirt or
pollution; specif : not fouled {ship with a ~ bottom} 1b: free from
contamination or disease 1c: relatively free from radioactive fallout 2a:
free from admixture : PURE of a precious stone 2b: having no interior
flaws visible 2c: free from growth that hinders tillage 3: characterized
by moral integrity : HONORABLE 4: ceremonially or spiritually pure 5a:
THOROUGH, COMPLETE 5b: deftly executed : SKILLFUL 6a: relatively free
from error or blemish : CLEAR; specif :: LEGIBLE {~ copy)} 6b: UNENCUMBERED
{~ bill of sale} 7a: characterized by clarity and precision : TRIM 7b:
EVEN, SMOOTH {a ~ edge} 8a: having or carrying nothing : EMPTY slang 8b:
carrying no concealed weapons 9: habitually neat - clean.ness n
2. clean av : in a clean manner
3. clean \'kle--n*-b*l\ vt 1: to rid of dirt, impurities, or extraneous
matter : PURGE 2a: STRIP, EMPTY slang 2b: deprive of money or
possessions : to undergo or perform a process of cleaning {~ up before
dinner } - clean.able aj