1. A piece of land from which trees, vegetation, or obstructions have been removed
The farmer created a cleared area in the forest for planting crops.
O agricultor criou uma área desmatada na floresta para plantar colheitas.
2. An open space that has been cleared of obstacles or debris
A cleared area was needed for the emergency landing.
Uma área desimpedida era necessária para o pouso de emergência.
3. Land from which forests have been removed for development or agriculture
The cleared area showed signs of erosion after heavy rains.
A área desmatada mostrava sinais de erosão após chuvas intensas.