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cleaver

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of cleaver

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

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of cleaver

cutter, knife, shank [slang], shiv [slang]

bayonet, bodkin, bolo, bowie knife, cutlass, dagger, dirk, jackknife, machete, pocketknife, poniard, sheath knife, stiletto, stylet, switchblade, switch knife, yataghan

rapier, saber (or sabre), steel, sword

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