separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument; cleave the bone

[ Syn: split , rive ]

make by cutting into; The water is going to cleave a channel into the rock'

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation; The dress clings to her body; The label stuck to the box; The sushi rice grains cohere

[ Syn: cling , adhere , stick , cohere ]