to cup (something) into two (with a blow from a heavy axe etc)

divide, split

of cleave

divide, split

of cleave

divide, split

of fall

chop down

a picture, map etc on cardboard or wood and cut in shaped pieces which are to be fitted together again

cut, rip an object

to divide something violently

tear

to cut (the usual word); to break (something) off

cut apart

(to cause something) to break suddenly into small pieces; to destroy (dreams, hopes etc)

break into small pieces

excellent

break into pieces

the act, sound, of talking in a confused way (as if) while coughing or when excited

crackle

of tear

cut, rip an object