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Neatly chiselled (5-3)

Ross

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clean-cut

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'neatly chiselled' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for clean-cut that I've seen before include "Tidy and respectable" , "Appearing neat and respectable (of a man)" , "With a neat, respectable appearance" , "Handsome, with features sharply outlined" , "Well groomed" .)

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