Definition of cleave

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• cleave is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• cleave is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• cleave is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of cleave

• separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument (verb)

  Examples

  1. cleave the bone

  Synonyms

  1. rive
  2. split
• come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. adhere
  2. cling
  3. cohere
  4. stick
• make by cutting into (verb)

  Examples

  1. The water is going to cleave a channel into the rock

See definition of cleave in Merriam Webster