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Definition
to split something — especially with violent force
or:
to cut through something
or:
to cut through something
- —a blow from a spade cleaves through his face.Chapter 6 (46% in)
cleaves = splits or cuts through
- The sharpened spade is a more handy and many-sided weapon; not only can it be used for jabbing a man under the chin, but it is much better for striking with because of its greater weight; and if one hits between the neck and shoulder it easily cleaves as far down as the chest.Chapter 6 (13% in)
cleaves = splits or cuts through
There are no more uses of "cleave" in All Quiet on the Western Front.
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