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.