What is the primary meaning of the term Clear Out in Ultimate Frisbee?

• A. To throw the disc toward more open space
• B. To clear a crowded area by shouting
• C. To call lines to assign a defender
• D. To signal a foul

Answer: (A)

Clear out is about creating space for a teammate to work by moving away from the crowded area, so there’s a clean option to receive or make a cut. The primary meaning is to throw the disc toward more open space, using that created room to give the receiver a better chance to catch or advance. The other ideas describe actions that aren’t about freeing up space or targeting an open lane, such as shouting to clear a crowd, organizing defenders, or signaling a foul, so they don’t fit what a clear out is intended to accomplish.