The process of removing and neutralizing mines.

plural of market clearing

(economics) The process of clearing the market.

present participle of clear off

present participle of clear the air

Synonym of brushcutter

plural of automated clearing house

(finance) A nationwide electronic funds transfer system that provides for interbank clearing of electronic payments, such as credit-card transactions. An ACH transaction is an electronic fund transfer through the Federal Reserve Bank from a checking or savings account.

(sports) A fight during a sporting event that causes non-participating players to leave their benches to get involved.

(nautical) To remove, or fasten, all loose material, or partitions prior to a naval engagement. / (by extension, figuratively) To prepare for action.