Clearage is a term used to describe the process of clearing or removing obstacles or unwanted objects from a particular area or space. The word is pronounced as /ˈklɪərɪdʒ/, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The first three letters in the word, "cle", represent the action of clearing. The "ar" in the middle is pronounced as a short "a" sound. The last two letters, "ge", are pronounced with a soft "j" sound, similar to the word "bridge".