clive
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: clives · cliving · clived · clove
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To climb; ascend.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Burdock or agrimony.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To split; separate; cleave; chop.
Verb
Examples
After 'frosting' the stone may be 'clived' or split along the bedding planes. Once clived, the thin slabs are dressed for use and sold as Collyweston Slates, for use as tilestones.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clive” mean?
To climb; ascend.
Is “clive” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.