# cleaves

Pronunciation: say "KLEEVZ" /klivz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of cleave. — third-person singular simple present indicative of cleave
   - Simple: The form of cleave used after he, she or it in the present.
   - _The butcher cleaves the ribs apart with one heavy chop._
   - _The fast boat cleaves the water and leaves white waves behind it._

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