cleanout
Americannoun
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an act of cleaning out.
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an opening or passage giving access to a place that requires occasional cleaning, as a soil pipe.
Etymology
Origin of cleanout
1885–90, noun use of verb phrase clean out
Example Sentences
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And unless they start hitting in Houston, their next ride home will be only for a clubhouse cleanout — not a parade.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2022
"Over the last week, we saw he was dragging a little bit. Decided going forward that it would be best for him to get a little cleanout."
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2018
The New Zealand syndicate had almost a total cleanout after their heartbreaking defeat in San Francisco four years ago.
From The Guardian • Jun. 27, 2017
Only from the ashes of a complete top-to-bottom cleanout, with all new faces at FIFA, can trust hope to rise like a phoenix.
From US News • Jun. 2, 2015
To welcome me, the two of them did a complete cleanout of my cage.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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