Vocabulary Entry

cleave

|verb • verb • noun

verb

To split or sever something, especially along a natural line.

Example Sentences

"He used an axe to cleave the wood into smaller pieces."

"The chef will cleave the chicken into equal parts for the recipe."

"The earthquake caused the ground to cleave apart, creating a large crack."

verb

Example Sentences

"They promised to cleave to their principles no matter what."

"In troubled times, she chose to cleave to her family for support."

"The couple decided to cleave together through all challenges."

noun

Example Sentences

"The cleave in the rock created a stunning natural feature."

"There was a cleave between the two groups that made communication difficult."

"The cleave in the fabric was too large to be mended easily."