Definitions

clave

[kleyv] / kleɪv /

VERB

divide, split

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hew sunder

STRONG

carve chop crack cut dissect dissever disunite divorce hack open part pierce rend rip rive separate sever slice stab whack

WEAK

tear asunder

Antonyms

STRONG

close combine connect join marry mend sew unite

WEAK

meld

VERB

stand by, stick together

Synonyms

STRONG

adhere agree associate attach cling cohere combine hold join link remain unite

WEAK

abide by be devoted to be tight with be true freeze to stay put

Antonyms

STRONG

detach disagree disconnect disjoin dispute disunite divide divorce leave let go not conform part separate sever unfasten

WEAK

meld

Example Sentences

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But Mark Morris, perched on a stool and clacking out the rhythm with a pair of clave sticks, finds plenty to quarrel with as he oversees this rehearsal of his new work.

From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2022

Even after this extraordinary use of the jawbone it was in such good condition that, a hollow place being "clave" in it, a fount of water gushed forth for refreshing this remarkable warrior.

From English Secularism A Confession Of Belief by Holyoake, George Jacob

Weasel's tongue clave to the roof of his mouth, and his teeth chattered audibly against each other, his knees smote together, and his eyes glanced steadfastly upon the phantom.

From Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's by Kennedy, John P.

Gaunt's tongue clave to the roof of his mouth.

From The Daughter Pays by Reynolds, Mrs. Baillie

For an instant his legs seemed to refuse their office, his knees gave way from under him, and his tongue clave to the roof of his mouth.

From A Hero of Romance by Marsh, Richard