cleft

Describes something that is split, divided, or partially separated into two parts.

ruОписывает что-то, что расколото, разделено или частично отделено на две части.esDescribe algo que está partido, dividido o parcialmente separado en dos partes, como una hendidura o raja.frDécrit quelque chose qui est fendu, divisé ou partiellement séparé en deux parties.deBezeichnet etwas, das gespalten, geteilt oder teilweise in zwei Teile getrennt ist; auch mit einer Spalte oder einem Einschnitt versehen.ptDescreve algo que está rachado, dividido ou parcialmente separado em duas partes; pode também se referir a uma fenda ou a algo que tem uma abertura estreita.zh描述某物裂开、分开或被部分分成两部分，尤指先天性裂口。arيصف شيئًا مشقوقًا أو منقسمًا أو منفصلًا جزئيًا إلى قسمين. ويُستعمل في وصف الشفة المشقوقة أو الحنك المشقوق، وفي الوصف التشريحي للأعضاء المشقوقة.

1. Split or divided C1 formal

   Having one or more incisions reaching nearly to the midrib, as in certain leaves.

   • The leaf of the oak tree is deeply cleft.
   • Botanists classify this plant by its cleft leaves.
   • The cleft shape of the leaf helps identify the species.

   ruРассеченныйeshendido o partidofrfendu, incisédeGespaltenptRecortadozh分裂的arمُشَقَّق

   Synonyms: clovendividedpartedsplit

• more cleft comparative form
• most cleft superlative form

A noun referring to a split, indentation, or long narrow opening in a surface or structure.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее расщелину, углубление или длинное узкое отверстие в поверхности или структуре.esSustantivo que denota una hendidura, depresión o abertura larga y estrecha en una superficie o estructura.frNom désignant une fissure, une fente ou une ouverture longue et étroite dans une surface ou une structure, ou encore une dépression étroite.deSubstantiv, das einen Spalt, eine Spalte, eine Rinne oder eine schmale Vertiefung in einer Oberfläche oder Struktur bezeichnet, oft anatomisch (z. B. Gaumenspalte) oder geologisch verwendet.ptSubstantivo que designa uma fenda, abertura estreita e profunda ou reentrância numa superfície ou estrutura.zh名词，指表面的裂缝、裂隙或长而窄的开口，也指结构上的凹陷或凹口。arاسم يشير إلى شق أو فتحة طويلة ضيقة في سطح أو بنية، أو إلى تجويف أو انخفاض.

1. Anatomical split B2 formal medical

   A split or indentation in a body part, such as the palate or chin.

   • The baby was born with a cleft palate.
   • A cleft chin is often considered an attractive feature.
   • Surgery can correct a cleft lip.

   ruРасщелинаesFisura anatómicafrFente anatomiquedeSpalteptFendazh裂arشقّ تشريحي

   Synonyms: crevicefissuregrooveindentationsplit

2. Narrow opening B2 formal

   A long, narrow opening or fissure in a surface or rock.

   • Water trickled through a cleft in the rock.
   • The climber wedged his foot into a narrow cleft.
   • A small plant grew from a cleft in the stone wall.

   ruРасщелинаeshendidurafrFente étroitedeSpalteptFendazh裂缝arصدع

   Synonyms: chinkcrackcrevicefissurefracturegapriftsplit

• clefts plural form
• clefts' possessive plural form
• cleft's possessive singular form

irregular verb

A verb with two opposite meanings: to split or sever something, or to adhere firmly and loyally to something or someone.

ruГлагол с двумя противоположными значениями: расщеплять или разделять что-либо, или же крепко и верно придерживаться чего-либо или кого-либо.esVerbo con dos significados opuestos: partir o dividir algo, o bien mantenerse firme y lealmente unido a algo o alguien.frVerbe ayant deux sens opposés : fendre, séparer ou couper en deux, ou bien s'attacher fermement et fidèlement à quelque chose ou à quelqu'un.deVerb mit zwei gegensätzlichen Bedeutungen: etwas spalten, teilen oder zerteilen, oder aber fest und treu an etwas oder jemandem hängen.ptVerbo com dois sentidos opostos: dividir, separar ou partir algo à força, ou então aderir firmemente a algo ou alguém, mantendo-se fiel.zh具有两个相反义项的动词：劈开、分裂某物，或紧紧依附、忠诚于某人或某事物。arفعل ذو معنيين متضادين: يقطع أو يشق شيئًا ما، أو يلتصق بشيء أو بشخص ويتشبث به ويثبت عليه.

1. Split or divide B2 formal

   To split or separate something, especially with a sharp tool or force.

   • The lumberjack cleaved the log with a single stroke of his axe.
   • The lightning bolt cleaved the ancient oak tree in two.
   • The chef cleaved the chicken breast neatly down the middle.

   ruРасщеплятьesHender o partirfrfendredeSpaltenptDividir ou separarzh劈开arشقّ أو فصل

   Synonyms: cutdividehewpartrendseparateseverslicesplitsunder

   Antonyms: attachconnectjoinunite

2. Create by cutting B2 formal

   To make a path or opening by cutting through something.

   • The ship's bow cleaved a path through the icy waters.
   • The explorer cleaved a tunnel through the dense jungle.
   • The plow cleaved a furrow in the field.

   ruПрорубатьesAbrir cortandofrFendre en coupantdeBahnen durch SchneidenptAbrir caminho cortandozh劈开arشقّ طريقًا

   Synonyms: cuthewslicesplit

3. Adhere or cling B2 formal

   To stick firmly to something or someone; to remain loyal or attached.

   • The barnacles cleaved to the hull of the ship.
   • She cleaved to her principles despite the pressure.
   • The child cleaved to his mother's hand in the crowded market.

   ruПрилипатьesAdherirse o apegarsefrAdhérer ou s'attacherdeAnhaftenptAderirzh粘附arالتشبث والالتصاق

   Synonyms: adhereattachclingcoherehold faststick

   Antonyms: detachdisconnectdisjoinpartseparate

• cleaved past participle
• cleft past participle
• cloven past participle
• cleaved past simple
• cleft past simple
• clove past simple
• cleaving present participle
• cleaves third person singular