Cleaver

usgb/ˈkliːvər/
noun

A big knife used mainly in the kitchen to cut through bone or large pieces of meat.

He used a cleaver to chop the chicken into smaller pieces.
Visual representation of "cleaver" - A big knife used mainly in the kitchen to cut through bone or large pieces of meat

Often appears as...

  • meat cleaver
  • cleaver knife
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Kitchen Tool

A cleaver is primarily a kitchen utensil, not used for other general cutting tasks.

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The chef kept his cleaver sharpened for preparing meats.
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Powerful Cuts

A cleaver is designed to cut through hard materials like bones, requiring strength to use effectively.

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She wielded the cleaver effectively to split the beef ribs.
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Safety First

When using a cleaver, safety is important due to its sharp edge and heavy blade.

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Always place the cleaver down safely to avoid accidents.
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