rive

/raɪv/

/raɪv/

Other forms: riven; rives; rived; riving

Definitions of rive

1. verb

   tear or be torn violently
   synonyms: pull, rend, rent, rip

   type of:

   bust, rupture, snap, tear

   separate or cause to separate abruptly
2. verb

   separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
   synonyms: cleave, split

   cleave

   make by cutting into

   types:

   maul

   split (wood) with a maul and wedges

   laminate

   split (wood) into thin sheets

   type of:

   tear

   separate or be separated by force