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cleave
1[kleev]
verb (used without object)
to adhere closely; stick; cling (usually followed byto ).
to remain faithful (usually followed byto ).
to cleave to one's principles in spite of persecution.
cleave
2[kleev]
verb (used with object)
to split or divide by or as if by a cutting blow, especially along a natural line of division, as the grain of wood.
Synonyms: , ,to make by or as if by cutting.
to cleave a path through the wilderness.
to penetrate or pass through (air, water, etc.).
The bow of the boat cleaved the water cleanly.
to cut off; sever.
to cleave a branch from a tree.
verb (used without object)
to part or split, especially along a natural line of division.
to penetrate or advance by or as if by cutting (usually followed bythrough ).
cleave
1/ ː /
verb
to split or cause to split, esp along a natural weakness
(tr) to make by or as if by cutting
to cleave a path
to penetrate or traverse
cleave
2/ ː /
verb
to cling or adhere
Other Word Forms
- cleavingly adverb
- ˈ adjective
- ˌˈٲ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of cleave1
Origin of cleave2
Word History and Origins
Origin of cleave1
Origin of cleave2
Example Sentences
As I have explained here at Salon and elsewhere, there is an America Before Trump and an America After Trump; Trump has cleaved American history into two parts.
The eight “Mission” films can be cleaved into two groups.
Democrats did a number on their brand in the state, particularly with the Kamala Harris campaign in regards to her cleaving to the Biden administration's policy in Gaza.
Mariam brings all that style, wit and brilliance to “Liquid: A Love Story,” a novel that cleaves itself in two.
When it arrives, in simple letters against a black backdrop, it doesn’t so much introduce the film as cleave it in half.
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