clears

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Meaning · English

A relatively strong, coarse flour that has only been sifted once.

Noun

Examples

Pastry flour: patent and clears from soft wheat flours may be blended to produce pastry flour.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “clears” mean?

A relatively strong, coarse flour that has only been sifted once.

Is “clears” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.