Cleave and Claw

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Cleave verb - To hold to something firmly as if by adhesion.

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Claw and cleave are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Claw" instead a verb "Cleave".

Nearby Words: cleavage, cleaver, cleaving

Claw verb - Scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails.

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Cleave and claw are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cleave" instead a verb "Claw".

Nearby Words: clawed, clawing

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cleave way

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