cliver — meaning in English

English meaning

• cleave verb To split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.

Senses

cliver is used for these senses in English:

• cleave (intransitive) To split.
• cleave (intransitive, mineralogy) Of a crystal, to split along a natural plane of division.

cleave — full definition

1. verb To split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.
2. verb To stick closely or stay loyal to something, especially a belief, plan, or person (an older, more formal use).

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