English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Result for Cleave

Cleave (v. i. )

To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast; to cling.

Cleave (v. i. )

To unite or be united closely in interest or affection; to adhere with strong attachment.

Cleave (v. i. )

To fit; to be adapted; to assimilate.

Cleave (v. t.)

To part or divide by force; to split or rive; to cut.

Cleave (v. t.)

To part or open naturally; to divide.

Cleave (v. i.)

To part; to open; to crack; to separate; as parts of bodies; as, the ground cleaves by frost.