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CLEAVE

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Cleave.

How to pronounce cleave:

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Cleave - as a verb

Separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument

Example: "Cleave the bone"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rive7split7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tear4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make by cutting into

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

Come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

Example: "The dress clings to her body"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adhere10cling8cohere11stick11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjoin14contact11meet6touch10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cleave - as a noun

Flat, smooth surface produced by cleavage, or any similar surface produced by similar techniques, as in glass.

Example Sentences

"He used a sharp knife to cleave the meat in two."
"She tried to cleave the log with a heavy axe."
"His loyalty to his team was so strong, he would never cleave to the rival team."
"The sculptor carefully cleaved the block of marble to create a masterpiece."
"The storm was so intense that it cleaved the ship in two."
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Word Game Points

Is CLEAVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cleave is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CLEAVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is CLEAVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cleave is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CLEAVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is CLEAVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cleave is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CLEAVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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