cleanout

cleanout

See also: clean out

English

Etymology

Etymology tree
English clean outdeverb.
English cleanout

    Deverbal from clean out.

    Noun

    cleanout (plural cleanouts)

    1. An opening or drain leading into a plumbing system to provide a location to insert a snake or other implement for cleaning.
      Coordinate term: drainout
    2. A thorough cleaning that removes everything removable.
      Coordinate terms: clearance, clearout
      attic, basement, and garage cleanouts [in advertisements]
    3. (informal) An enema.
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