cleft

• Описывает что-то, что расколото, разделено или частично отделено на две части.

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

1. Split or dividedC1formal

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

   Рассеченный

   • 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.

   Synonymsclovendividedpartedsplit

• Существительное, обозначающее расщелину, углубление или длинное узкое отверстие в поверхности или структуре.

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

1. Anatomical splitB2formalmedical

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

   Расщелина

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

   Synonymscrevicefissuregrooveindentationsplit

2. B2formal

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

   Расщелина

   • 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.

   Synonymschinkcrackcrevicefissurefracturegapriftsplit

• Глагол с двумя противоположными значениями: расщеплять или разделять что-либо, или же крепко и верно придерживаться чего-либо или кого-либо.

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

irregular verb

1. Split or divideB2formal

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

   Расщеплять

   • 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.

   Synonymscutdividehewpartrendseparateseverslicesplitsunder

   Antonymsattachconnectjoinunite

2. Create by cuttingB2formal

   To make a path or opening by cutting through something.

   Прорубать

   • 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.

   Synonymscuthewslicesplit

3. Adhere or clingB2formal

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

   Прилипать

   • 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.

   Synonymsadhereattachclingcoherehold faststick

   Antonymsdetachdisconnectdisjoinpartseparate