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cleaver

noun

Definition of cleaver

as in knife

a heavy implement with a wide sharp blade used for cutting up large pieces of meat

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Recent Examples of cleaver In Des Moines, Iowa, he got arrested for running through the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association in a cow costume, while his friend chased him with a cleaver. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 And Todd Spangler explains why Comcast is hauling out the corporate meat cleaver to separate NBCUniversal and Sky from the core Comcast cable and tech assets. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 29 June 2026 Lester stabbed Nicky, who then died after falling on his own cleaver. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026 Critics say the law attempts to do this carving with a cleaver. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleaver

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The satirical remarks drew criticism after a man later breached security at the Washington Hilton event while armed with a shotgun, handgun and several knives.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Sierra then tied Machado’s hands up with a nylon rope and threatened her with a knife.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of knife

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Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the square into 9 vertical strips, so that each strip has a portion of the bare border.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
The 1970s marked a reinvigoration in quilting culture, with the introduction of specialty rulers and rotary cutters for use with modern patterns.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of cutter

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Survivors said that not only were people fighting with their hands, several people were seriously injured by a machete.

— David Goodhue October 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Officials said one passenger attacked others with a machete, causing severe injuries and forcing dozens to jump into the water.

— Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of machete

Noun

The shot included five receptions for Lamb on the final drive for 41 yards and the dagger in the end zone.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2026
But El Tri’s intensity was extinguished by Julian Hall’s 28th-minute goal, and against-the-run-of-play dagger that turned the tide while giving the 18-year-old forward goals in three straight games to begin his national team career.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

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