separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument; "cleave the bone" Synonyms:splitrive
make by cutting into; "The water is going to cleave a channel into the rock"
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation; "The dress clings to her body"; "The label stuck to the box"; "The sushi rice grains cohere" Synonyms:clingadherestickcohere
