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cleaving

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
1cleave 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1cleave
Pronunciation:
\ˈklēv\
Function:
intransitive verb
Inflected Form(s):
cleaved 
          Listen to the pronunciation of cleaved \ˈklēvd\ or clove 
          Listen to the pronunciation of clove \ˈklōv\ also clave 
          Listen to the pronunciation of clave \ˈklāv\ ; cleaved; cleav·ing
Etymology:
Middle English clevien, from Old English clifian; akin to Old High German kleben to stick
Date:
before 12th century
: to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
synonyms see stick


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