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cleaving

/kliːvɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does cleaving mean?

verb

To split or divide something, often violently or roughly. To adhere closely to something, often in a devoted or enthusiastic way.

Example

"The axe was used to cleave the wood, splitting it in two."

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