cleave
verbcandidate·updated Jun 3, 2026
to separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
Framework senses
- §1
- to come or be in close contact with
- §2
- to separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
- §3
- to make by cutting into
- §1 · legacy_primary
- to separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrumentDR-088 backfill from the verb definition column