ALL meanings of self-clearance
self-clear·ance
S s - noun self-clearance the act of clearing. 1
- noun self-clearance the distance between two objects; an amount of clear space: The bridge allowed a clearance of 37 feet at mean high water. 1
- noun self-clearance a formal authorization permitting access to classified information, documents, etc. 1
- noun self-clearance Also called clearance sale. the disposal of merchandise at reduced prices to make room for new goods: He bought the coat for half price at a clearance. 1
- noun self-clearance a clear space; a clearing: The house stood in a clearance among the trees. 1
- noun self-clearance Banking. an exchange of checks and other commercial paper drawn on members of a clearinghouse, usually effected at a daily meeting of the members. 1
- noun self-clearance Machinery. a space between two moving parts, left to avoid clashing or to permit relatively free motion. 1
- noun self-clearance the angle between a face of a cutting tool, as a lathe tool, and the work. 1
- noun self-clearance Nautical. the clearing of a ship at a port. Also called clearance papers. the official papers certifying this. 1
- noun self-clearance Medicine/Medical. a test of the excretory function of the kidneys based on the volume of blood that is cleared of a specific substance per minute by renal excretion. 1