Cleave and Lock

Cleave

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

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

Nearby Words: cleavage, cleaver, cleaving

Lock

Lock verb - Fasten with a lock.

Cleave and lock are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cleave" instead a verb "Lock".

Nearby Words: locked, lockup, locker, locket, lockout

Common collocations

man cleave man lock man
opponent cleave opponent lock opponent
enemy cleave enemy lock enemy
heads cleave heads lock heads
Other words: enemies.
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