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to cleave
01
to cut something using a sharp tool, often with precision and accuracy
Transitive: to cleave sth
Examples
The chef deftly cleaved the meat with a sharp knife for precise portions.
02
to forcefully split or penetrate through something to create a path or opening
Transitive: to cleave sth
Examples
The climber cleaved a path up the sheer rock face, hammering in pitons as footholds.
03
to adhere firmly or stick closely to something
Transitive: to cleave two things | to cleave sth to sth
Examples
The strong adhesive cleaves the two materials together securely.
Lexical Tree
cleavable
cleaver
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