Looking for the meaning of the word CLEAVES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CLEAVES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Cleave
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English clēofan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch klieven and German klieben
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kliːv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
split or sever (something), especially along a natural line or grain
Short Definition:split or sever
Examples:- the large axe his father used to cleave wood for the fire
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