cleaver

noun

1. 1

   A squarish, heavy knife used by butchers for hacking through bones, etc.

2. 2

   (Bahamas) A type of clave, or rhythm stick, a concussive musical instrument used in traditional Bahamian music.

3. 3

   (metaphoric) The act of eliminating someone or something, especially when done by someone with a history of other eliminations; a dismissal, rejection, or removal.