CLEAN DONE. Quite. In a seamanlike manner; purpose well effected; adroitly tricked. (See [Weathered].)
CLEAN-FISH. On the northern coasts, a salmon perfectly in season.
CLEAN-FULL. Keeping the sail full, bellying, off the wind.
CLEAN OFF THE REEL. When the ship by her rapidity pulls the line off the log-reel, without its being assisted. Also, upright conduct. Also, any performance without stop or hindrance, off-hand.
CLEAN SHIP. A whale-ship unfortunate in her trip, having no fish or oil.
CLEAR. Is variously applied, to weather, sea-coasts, cordage, navigation, &c., as opposed to foggy, to dangerous, to entangled. It is usually opposed to foul in all these senses.
CLEAR, To. Has several significations, particularly to escape from, to unload, to empty, to prepare, &c., as:—To clear for action. To prepare for action.—To clear away for this or that, is to get obstructions out of the way.—To clear the decks. To remove lumber, put things in their places, and coil down the ropes. Also, to take the things off a table after a meal.—To clear goods. To pay the custom-house dues and duties.—To clear the land. To escape from the land.—To clear a lighter, or the hold. To empty either.
CLEARANCE. The document from the customs, by which a vessel and her cargo, by entering all particulars at the custom-house, and paying the dues, is permitted to clear out or sail.
CLEAR FOR GOING ABOUT. Every man to his station, and every rope an-end.
CLEARING LIGHTERS. All vessels pertaining to public departments should be cleared with the utmost despatch.