cleaver

/ˈklivɚ/ · noun

Meaning

A squarish, heavy knife used by butchers for hacking through bones, etc.
(Bahamas) A type of clave, or rhythm stick, a concussive musical instrument used in traditional Bahamian music.
(metaphoric) The act of eliminating someone or something, especially when done by someone with a history of other eliminations; a dismissal, rejection, or removal.

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Related words

chopper(English)meat cleaver(English)axe(English)hume(English)issues(English)slicer(English)hachereau(English)breadcutter(English)cleavers(English)eileen(English)panther(English)beaver(English)

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