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Tocleave is to split or separate something, especially along a natural line of separation or using a sharp tool, or to stick or adhere strongly to something or someone. (verb)

When you split a bone in half using a knife, this is an example of cleave.
When candle wax causes a candle to become firmly stuck to a table, this is an example of a situation where the candle cleaves to the table.
When you become very attached to someone, this is an example of a situation where you cleave yourself to the person.

See cleave in Webster's New World College Dictionary