CLEAVER

Cleaver

A cleaver is a large knife that varies in its shape but usually resembles a rectangular-bladed hatchet. It is largely used as a kitchen or butcher knife intended for hacking through bone. The knife's broad side can also be used for crushing in food preparation .

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cleaver

Noun

  1. A squarish, heavy knife used by butchers for hacking through bones etc


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