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cleaves
We have found lemma(root) word of cleaves : cleave.
Definitions
[kliːv], (Verb)
Definitions:
- split or sever (something), especially along a natural line or grain
(e.g: the large axe his father used to cleave wood for the fire)
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Origin
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Old English clēofan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch klieven and German klieben
[kliːv], (Verb)
Definitions:
- stick fast to
(e.g: Rose's mouth was dry, her tongue cleaving to the roof of her mouth)
Phrases:
Origin
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Old English cleofian, clifian, clīfan, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch kleven and German kleben, also to clay and climb
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