(transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.

(technology) Flat, smooth surface produced by cleavage, or any similar surface produced by similar techniques, as in glass.

(intransitive, rare) Followed by to or unto: to adhere, cling, or stick fast to something.

Cleft or cloven.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cleave

present participle of cleave

That cleaves

The act of one who cleaves, splits, or severs. / The act of one who cleaves, clings, or adheres.

plural of cleaving

plural of cleave gag