Cleave

·vt To part or open naturally; to Divide.

II. Cleave ·vt To part or divide by force; to split or rive; to Cut.

III. Cleave ·vi To Fit; to be adapted; to Assimilate.

IV. Cleave ·vi To unite or be united closely in interest or affection; to adhere with strong attachment.

V. Cleave ·vi To adhere closely; to Stick; to hold fast; to Cling.

VI. Cleave ·vi To Part; to Open; to Crack; to Separate; as parts of bodies; as, the ground cleaves by frost.