Plural of clearance

Forms of clearance

Clearances in a sentence

• By labyrinthing, close axial running clearances can be increased without reducing efficiency.1963, Water & Sewage Works - Volume 110, page 43. From the entry labyrinth
• Bombardier’s core lock screening procedure requires a cool-down period before engine shutdown to stabilize internal temperatures and clearances.2007 January 9, National Transportation Safety Board, “1.18.2 Core Lock”, in Aircraft Accident Report: Crash of Pinnacle Airlines Flight…. From the entry flameout
• Tunnels were enlarged or daylighted and clearances generally greatly improved.1964 October, “Letters: A US lesson in high-capacity freight stock”, in Modern Railways, page 233. From the entry daylight
• The greatest number of bridges requiring modification are overline bridges, and many methods are adopted in reconstructing and altering them to give increased clearances.1958 July, “Bridge Reconstruction for L.M.R. Electrification”, in Railway Magazine, page 465. From the entry greatest
• Where clearances have been made in the original forest and secondary growth has taken possession, Pampwood (Cecropia peltata) and Long John (Triplaris surinamensis) are common.1927, The Gardeners' Chronicle, page 70, column 3. From the entry long john

Meaning of clearance

1. noun The act of clearing or something (such as a space) cleared.
2. noun The distance between two moving objects, especially between parts of a machine.
3. noun The height or width of a tunnel, bridge or other passage, or the distance between a vehicle and the walls or roof of such passage; a gap, headroom.

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Questions about the plural of clearance

What is the plural of clearance?

The plural of clearance is clearances.

Is clearance countable?

Clearance is a countable and uncountable noun.