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CLEAVES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Cleaves.

Cleaves - 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)

Example Sentences

"The hiker cleaves through the dense underbrush to find the hidden waterfall."
"The knife effortlessly cleaves through the tough meat."
"The ship cleaves through the choppy waves as it sails into the sunset."
"His loyalty cleaves to his best friend, no matter what happens."
"The rock climber cleaves to the cliff wall, carefully searching for handholds."
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Word Game Points

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

CLEAVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is CLEAVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cleaves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CLEAVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CLEAVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cleaves is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CLEAVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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