Plural of cleaver
regular plural
The plural of cleaver is cleavers.
Forms of cleaver
| Singular | cleaver /ˈklivɚ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | cleavers |
| Countable | countable |
Cleavers in a sentence
- Of the 58 ovates, cordates and cleavers examined, 21 have a tranchet sharpened edge, and 14 are twisted.1985, John Wymer, The Palaeolithic Sites of East Anglia, page 107. From the entry cordate
- The upper loam (E) has been reported to have yielded several white-patinated implements, including a large number of pointed handaxes, cordates, ovates and cleavers.1977, D. K. Bhattacharya, Dibyendu Kanti Bhattacharya, Palaeolithic Europe, page 46. From the entry cordate
- A misblow at any point would have meant a loss of thousands of dollars; but such was the skill of the accomplished cleavers that not once did this occur.1905, Geological Survey (U.S.), The Production of Precious Stones, page 30. From the entry misblow
Meaning of cleaver
- noun A squarish, heavy knife used by butchers for hacking through bones, etc.
- noun A Paleolithic biface.
- noun A type of clave, or rhythm stick, a concussive musical instrument used in traditional Bahamian music.
Questions about the plural of cleaver
- What is the plural of cleaver?
- The plural of cleaver is cleavers.
- Is cleaver countable?
- Cleaver is a countable noun.
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