clear-cut

/ˌklɪər ˌˈkʌt/

Definitions of clear-cut

1. adjective

   clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible
   synonyms: clean-cut, clear

   distinct

   easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined
2. adjective

   clearly or sharply defined to the mind
   “clear-cut evidence of tampering”

   synonyms: distinct, trenchant

   clear

   readily apparent to the mind
3. verb

   remove all the trees at one time
   “clear-cut an acre of forest”

   type of:

   clear

   remove
4. adjective

   having had all the trees removed at one time
   “clear-cut hillsides are subject to erosion”

   synonyms:

   cleared

   rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush