Definition of
cleave is the dictionary form of cleft Definition of cleave
1
[ verb ] separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument

Synonyms

split rive

Examples

"cleave the bone"

2
[ verb ] come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

Synonyms

cling cohere adhere stick

Examples

"The dress clings to her body" "The label stuck to the box" "The sushi rice grains cohere"

3
[ verb ] make by cutting into

Examples

"The water is going to cleave a channel into the rock"

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Rhymes with

left deft theft heft bereft

Phonetic and Homophones

K L EH1 F T

Similar Spelling

Clift Clifton Clopton

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