Crossword clues for clear the decks
clear the decks
Wiktionary
vb. 1 (context nautical English) To remove, or fasten, all loose material, or partitions prior to a naval engagement. 2 (context idiomatic English) To prepare for action.
Usage examples of "clear the decks".
That morning at eight bells sharp, he ordered all hands to clear the decks and prepare the ship for whaling.
Charge every gun, six with chain and grapeshot to clear the decks, nine with heavy shot.
The Orions had no choice, as far as their limited views of morality took them--they had to clear the decks and make it look like some other brand of raiders did the dirty work before running with their tails between their legs for the hiding places in their own sector of space.
When he was done, he'd clear the decks, and Nash Kirkland would be exactly where he wanted to be.
The first barge runs under the last wires, which clear the decks and then catch on the tiller post raised by the rudderman.