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cleaver

/klɛvər/ noun · British & US
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What does cleaver mean?

noun

A person who cuts or chops wood, or a tool used for cutting or chopping wood. A person who is clever or ingenious.

Example

"The lumberjack was a skilled cleaver, able to chop through even the toughest logs with ease."

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