Cleaver
/ˈklivɚ/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters
Definition of Cleaver
noun
- 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.
Anagrams of Cleaver
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
c3
l1
e1
a1
v4
e1
r1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Cleaver
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Cleaver"
Cleaver is a 7-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Cleaver" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "cleaver" is a medium-scoring word.