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cleave

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Meanings

Transitive Verb

[~ something]

To split or sever something along a natural grain or line of cleavage.

"He used a heavy axe to cleave the log in two."

Intransitive Verb

[~]

To split or divide apart, often spontaneously or under pressure.

"The rock began to cleave under the intense heat."

Intransitive Verb

[~ to someone][~ to something]

To remain faithful to or cling tightly to a person, belief, or principle.

"The young couple vowed to cleave to one another in sickness and health."

Transitive Verb

[~ to something]

To stick fast to or adhere closely to a surface.

"The wet fabric seemed to cleave to his skin."

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