1. (used of hooves) split, divided
   "cloven hoof";
   - bisulcate

1. Separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
   "cleave the bone";
   - split, rive [archaic]
    
2. Make by cutting into
   "The water is going to cleave a channel into the rock"
    
3. Come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
   "The dress cleaves to her body";
   - cling, adhere, stick, cohere

See also: divided

Type of: adjoin, contact, create, make, meet, tear, touch

Encyclopedia: Cleave, John