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to cleave
01
to cut something using a sharp tool, often with precision and accuracy
Transitive: to cleave sth
02
to forcefully split or penetrate through something to create a path or opening
Transitive: to cleave sth
03
to adhere firmly or stick closely to something
Transitive: to cleave two things | to cleave sth to sth
cleave
v
cleavable
adj
cleavable
adj
cleaver
n
cleaver
n
Example
The chef deftly cleaved the meat with a sharp knife for precise portions.
The blacksmith cleaved the red-hot iron with a powerful strike of the hammer.
In woodworking, craftsmen often cleave wood to create distinct shapes and pieces.
To open the coconut, he cleaved it in half using a machete.
The stonemason cleaved the large block of stone into smaller, manageable pieces.
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