Cleave and Flatten

Cleave

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

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

Nearby Words: cleavage, cleaver, cleaving

Flatten

Flatten verb - To make free from breaks, curves, or bumps.

Cleave and flatten are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cleave" instead a verb "Flatten".

Nearby Words: flatter, flatness, flattening, flatting

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

men cleave men flatten men
mountain cleave mountain flatten mountain
mountains cleave mountains flatten mountains
head cleave head flatten head
Other words: steel, planet, opponent, attacks.
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