"cleave" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

is a type of: tear - to separate or be separated by force
subtypes:
- maul - split (wood) with a maul and wedges
- laminate - split (wood) into thin sheets
same as: rive, split

verb group: cleave - make by cutting into
entail: cut - separate with or as if with an instrument

is a type of: create, make - make or cause to be or to become

verb group: cleave, rive, split - separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
entail: attach - become attached

is a type of: adjoin, contact, meet, touch - be in direct physical contact with; make contact
subtypes:
- mold - fit tightly, follow the contours of
- conglutinate - stick together
- agglutinate - clump together; as of bacteria, red blood cells, etc.
same as: adhere, cling, cohere, stick
verb group:
- adhere, bind, bond, hold fast, stick, stick to - stick to firmly
- stick - fasten with an adhesive material like glue