CLEAVE
\klˈiːv], \klˈiːv], \k_l_ˈiː_v]\
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By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast; to cling.
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To unite or be united closely in interest or affection; to adhere with strong attachment.
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To fit; to be adapted; to assimilate.
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To part or divide by force; to split or rive; to cut.
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To part or open naturally; to divide.
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To part; to open; to crack; to separate; as parts of bodies; as, the ground cleaves by frost.
By Oddity Software
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To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast; to cling.
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To unite or be united closely in interest or affection; to adhere with strong attachment.
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To fit; to be adapted; to assimilate.
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To part or divide by force; to split or rive; to cut.
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To part or open naturally; to divide.
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To part; to open; to crack; to separate; as parts of bodies; as, the ground cleaves by frost.
By Noah Webster.
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To stick; to adhere; be attached strongly.
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Cut open; to divide by force.
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Cleavable.
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Clave, Cleaved.
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Cleaved.
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Cleaving.
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Cleft, clove.
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Cleft, cloven, cleaved.
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
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