cleanout
cleanout Lexical Profile
cleanout Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An act or instance of thoroughly cleaning, clearing, or tidying a space, container, or system by removing unwanted items or debris.
"Our annual spring cleanout of the garage yielded three boxes of books and tools to donate."
North American A capped pipe fitting, plug, or small access door installed in a plumbing drainpipe, sewer line, or chimney flue to allow easy inspection and the removal of blockages or soot.
"The plumber unscrewed the brass cap on the main sewer cleanout in the basement to clear the clogged drain."
Word Nuance & Usage
The closed compound "cleanout" (or hyphenated "clean-out") is a noun referring to a thorough clearing or a plumbing access fitting, whereas the two-word phrase "clean out" functions as a verb (e.g., "to clean out the garage").
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