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[ noun ] the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them

Used in print

(Harry H. Hull, "The Normal Forces and Their Ther...)

In this test a * * f tape was pulled between the blocks with a motor and pulley at a rate of * * f with a clearance of 0.002 '' on each side of the tape .

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interval clear

2
[ noun ] vertical space available to allow easy passage under something

Synonyms

headway headroom

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room

3
[ noun ] permission to proceed

Examples

"the plane was given clearance to land"

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license authorize

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