Cleave

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1. Verb

To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast; to cling.

2. Verb

To unite or be united closely in interest or affection; to adhere with strong attachment.

3. Verb

To fit; to be adapted; to assimilate.

4. Verb

To part or divide by force; to split or rive; to cut.

5. Verb

To part or open naturally; to divide.

6. Verb

To part; to open; to crack; to separate; as parts of bodies; as, the ground cleaves by frost.
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