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)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make by cutting into
Example: "The water is going to cleave a channel into the rock"
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."
Word Game Points
Is CLEAVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cleave is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordCLEAVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is CLEAVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cleave is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCLEAVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.