cleaves

[US]/kliːvz/
[UK]/klivz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to split or sever something; to adhere strongly to something

Phrases & Collocations

cleaves wood

cleaves apart

cleaves easily

cleaves heart

cleaves stone

cleaves silence

cleaves through

cleaves the air

cleaves flesh

cleaves mind

Example Sentences

the knife cleaves through the meat effortlessly.

she cleaves to her principles no matter what.

the storm cleaves the trees in half.

he cleaves to his family for support.

the artist cleaves the canvas with bold strokes.

the diver cleaves the water as he jumps in.

she cleaves to her memories of childhood.

the cleaver cleaves the vegetables into small pieces.

he cleaves the truth from the lies.

the mountain climber cleaves the rocky terrain with ease.

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