cleaver

UK
/ˈkliː.və/
US
/ˈkliv.ɚ/

Translations

cleavernoun
cleavers
pl
UK
/ˈkliː.və/
US
/ˈkliv.ɚ/
The butcher used a cleaver to cut the meat.
Мясник использовал топорик, чтобы разрезать мясо.
Additional translations
мясницкий нож
Synonyms
carving knife
butcher knife
cleaveradjective
UK
/ˈkliːvə/
US
/ˈkliːvər/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a cleaver.

Definitions

cleavernoun
A heavy, broad-bladed knife or tool used by butchers for chopping meat.
The butcher used a cleaver to cut through the thick bones of the meat.
A person or device that splits or cleaves something; a splitter.
With one swing, the experienced cleaver split the log cleanly in two.
cleaveradjective
Relating to or designed for a cleaver; resembling or used with a cleaver.
He bought a new cleaver blade for his butcher's shop.