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Meaning of cleaver

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cleaver

Pronunciation:/ˈklivɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A squarish, heavy knife used by butchers for hacking through bones, etc.

  2. (Bahamas) A type of clave, or rhythm stick, a concussive musical instrument used in traditional Bahamian music.

  3. (metaphoric) The act of eliminating someone or something, especially when done by someone with a history of other eliminations; a dismissal, rejection, or removal.

    Synonyms:axe