cleaver

/ˈklivər/
noun
  1. A heavy, broad-bladed knife used by butchers for chopping meat or bone.
    • The butcher used a cleaver to chop through the beef ribs.
    • She carefully lifted the heavy cleaver and brought it down on the chicken.
    • A good cleaver can also be used to crush garlic or ginger.
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