clearing clearing /ˈklɪrɪŋ/

noun

1. () A tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area  ( glade , clearing )
   a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
    They set up their campsite in a clearing surrounded by tall pine trees.
   They set up their campsite in a clearing surrounded by tall pine trees.
   
   
2. The act of removing solid particles from a liquid  ( clarification , clearing )
   the act of removing solid particles from a liquid
   
3. The act of freeing from suspicion  ( clearing )
   the act of freeing from suspicion