clearing the decks

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Definition of clearing the decks in English English dictionary

Present participle of clear the decks

Related Terms

clear the decks

To prepare for action

clear the decks

To remove, or fasten, all loose material, or partitions prior to a naval engagement

clear the decks

get ready for action (especially by removing physical and mental obstacles); remove or tie down loose objects on the deck of a ship (Naval)

Hyphenation

clear·ing the decks

Turkish pronunciation

klîrîng dhi deks

Pronunciation

/ˈklərəɴɢ ᴛʜē ˈdeks/ /ˈklɪrɪŋ ðiː ˈdɛks/