Cleaver vs. Clever
Difference Between Cleaver and Clever
Cleavernoun
A squarish, heavy knife used by butchers for hacking through bones, etc.
Cleveradjective
Nimble with hands or body; skillful; adept.
Cleavernoun
A type of clave, or rhythm stick, a concussive musical instrument used in traditional Bahamian music.
Cleveradjective
Resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning.
clever like a foxCleavernoun
(metaphoric) The act of eliminating someone or something, especially when done by someone with a history of other eliminations; a dismissal, rejection, or removal.
Cleveradjective
Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.
Cleavernoun
a butcher's knife having a large square blade
Cleveradjective
Showing inventiveness or originality; witty.
Cleveradjective
Possessing magical abilities.
Cleveradjective
(obsolete) Fit; suitable; having propriety.
Cleveradjective
(obsolete) Well-shaped; handsome.
Cleveradjective
Good-natured; obliging.
Cleveradjective
Fit and healthy; free from fatigue or illness.
Cleveradjective
skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends;
cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible--these distinguish an adroit politiciancame up with a clever storyan ingenious press agentan ingenious schemeCleveradjective
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others;
a cagey lawyertoo clever to be soundCleveradjective
mentally quick and resourceful;
an apt pupilyou are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is boldCleveradjective
showing inventiveness and skill;
a clever gadgetthe cunning maneuvers leading to his successan ingenious solution to the problem
