Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cleaver
Noun
/ˈklēvər/
Definition
A heavy, broad knife used for chopping meat and other tough foods.
Examples
- The chef grabbed the cleaver to chop the ribs.
- Using a cleaver, she quickly split the chicken in half.
- The butcher demonstrated how to wield a cleaver safely.
Meaning
A cleaver is a kitchen tool that has a heavy blade and is often used by chefs to cut through bones and large cuts of meat.
Synonyms
- Chopper
- Knife
- Meat cleaver
- Butcher’s knife
