cleanup
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈkliːnʌp/ / [ˈkʰliːˌnʌp]
noun
Etymology: A deverbal from clean up.
- The act of cleaning or tidying something; the act of finishing something off.
- Fourth in the batting order; a cleanup hitter.
“Jones will be batting cleanup in tonight's game.”
“The starting lineup for Newark consisted of Johnny Neun leading off at first base; the number two hitter was catcher Norman Kies; batting third and playing second base was Andy Cohen; at cleanup was "The People's Cherce," Dixie Walker; George Selkirk was hitting fifth and playing right field; Bob Barrett was at third base and hitting sixth; Jess Hill was the number seven batter in left field; Red Rolfe batted eighth and played shortstop; and the right-hander, George Miner, was on the mound.”
verb
Etymology: A deverbal from clean up.
- Misspelling of clean up.