Cleave and Lance

Cleave

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

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

Nearby Words: cleavage, cleaver, cleaving

Lance

Lance verb - To penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object.
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Synonyms for Lance

Cleave and lance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cleave" instead a verb "Lance".

Nearby Words: lanced, lancet, lancer, lancing
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