verb
to split or sever something, especially along a natural line or grain
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The chef used a sharp knife to cleave the meat into perfectly even slices.
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I watched in amazement as the lumberjack cleaved through the tree with one swift swing.
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I can't believe she cleaved her ex-boyfriend's belongings in half after they broke up.
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Despite facing many challenges, their friendship continued to cleave through any obstacles in their way.