cleaning Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of making something clean
   cleanup; cleansing.
   
   • he gave his shoes a good cleaning
2. verb make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
   make clean; clean.
   
   • Clean the stove!
   • The dentist cleaned my teeth
3. verb remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits
   clean; pick.
   
   • Clean the turkey
4. verb clean and tidy up the house
   houseclean; clean; clean house.
   
   • She housecleans every week
5. verb clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
   cleanse; clean.
   
   • clean up before you see your grandparents
   • clean your fingernails before dinner
6. verb be cleanable
   clean.
   
   • This stove cleans easily
7. verb deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc.
   clean.
   
   • The other players cleaned him completely
8. verb remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely
   clean; strip.
   
   • The boys cleaned the sandwich platters
   • The trees were cleaned of apples by the storm
9. verb remove while making clean
   clean.
   
   • Clean the spots off the rug
10. verb remove unwanted substances from
    clean; scavenge.
    
11. verb remove shells or husks from
    clean.
    
    • clean grain before milling it

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