Cleave
Pronunciation: /ˈkliːv/
Cleave (verb)
- To split or divide something with a sharp tool.
- To remain very close or attached to something or someone.
Examples
- The butcher cleaves the meat with precision.
- She cleaves the log into smaller pieces.
Common collocations: cleave the wood, cleave the meat, cleave with an axe, cleave to each other, cleave tightly