misclean /ˈmɪskliːn/noun 1/mɪsˈkliːn/ verb 1forms 3 noun1 •A defect in printing fabric that arises from improperly cleaning the rollers that apply the ink, leaving unintended marks on the fabric.On the next day, another misclean of approximately 750 yards was discovered on Gregory's machine while no one was in attendance at his post. — 1955 misclean /mɪsˈkliːn/ verb1 •To clean improperly.In an indoor environment, areas that are more out of site, such as those below or above certain home furniture, are often miscleaned for a long period. — 2013 formsmiscleaned · miscleaning · miscleans