cleaver

noun cleav·er \ˈklē-vər\

: a heavy knife with a wide blade used for cutting up large pieces of meat

Full Definition of CLEAVER

: one that cleaves; especially : a butcher's implement for cutting animal carcasses into joints or pieces

: a prehistoric stone tool having a sharp edge at one end

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15th century

CLEAVER Defined for Kids

noun cleav·er \ˈklē-vər\

: a heavy knife used for cutting up meat

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