cleaver
ˈkliːvər
cleaver: heavy knife with a large square blade
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Definition of cleaver - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
butcher's toolheavy knife with a large square blade
  • The chef used a cleaver to chop the meat.
butcher's knife chopper
2.
rowingTECH.oar blade with an asymmetric shapeTECH.
  • The rower preferred using a cleaver for better speed.
3.
musicTECH.rhythm stick used in Bahamian musicTECH.
  • He played the cleaver in the band.
instrument percussion stick
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  • cleaver: heavy knife with a large square blade
    heavy knife with a large square blade
  • cleaver: oar blade with an asymmetric shape
    oar blade with an asymmetric shape
  • cleaver: rhythm stick used in Bahamian music
    rhythm stick used in Bahamian music

Expressions with cleaver

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meat cleavern.
heavy knife for cutting large pieces of meat
The butcher swung the meat cleaver expertly through the beef joint..

Origin of cleaver

Old English, cleofan (to split)

Terms related to cleaver

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Terms with cleaver included in their meaning

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barongn.
weapon
cleaver-like weapon with a thick back and thin edge
meat axen.
butchery
cleaver used for chopping meat

Examples of cleaver in a sentence

  • A cleaver is essential for any butcher's toolkit.
  • The cleaver design improved the boat's balance.
  • She adjusted the cleaver for optimal rowing efficiency.
  • The cleaver set the rhythm for the dancers.
  • A cleaver was essential for the island's festival.

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  1. French:couperet, pelle, ...
  2. German:Hackbeil, asymmetrisches Ruderblatt, ...
  3. Italian:mannaia, pala asimmetrica, ...
  4. Spanish:cuchilla, pala, ...
  5. Portuguese:cutelo, pá assimétrica, ...
  6. Chinese:菜刀, 不对称桨叶, ...
  7. Japanese:中華包丁, リズムスティック, ...
  8. Arabic:ساطُور, شفرة كليفر, ...
  9. Hebrew:קוּפִיץ, קְלִיבֶּר, ...
  10. Russian:тесак, весло-кливер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тесак, клівер, ...
  12. Hindi:गंडासा, क्लीवर, ...
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