cleave
🇺🇸
/kliːv/
🇬🇧
/kliːv/
verb
R
To forcefully separate something into two parts using a sharp tool.
He cleaved the wood with an axe.
R
To move forcefully through something.
The ship cleaved through the waves.
R
To stick closely or firmly to something.
The cold made her cleave to her warm blanket.
R
To remain loyal or committed to something.
She cleaves to her principles despite the challenges.
translation
To forcefully separate something into two parts using a sharp tool.; To move forcefully through something.; To stick closely or firmly to something.; To remain loyal or committed to something.
Word Forms
3rd Present
cleaves
Past
cleaved
Perfect
cleaved
Progressive
cleaving