cloven

Describes something that is split or divided, typically used in reference to animal hooves (e.g., cloven hoof) or in literary contexts.

ruОписывает что-то разделённое или расщеплённое, обычно используется в отношении копыт животных (например, раздвоенное копыто) или в литературных контекстах.esDescribe algo dividido o partido en dos, usualmente aplicado a pezuñas de animales (por ejemplo, pezuña hendida) o en contextos literarios para indicar separación o grieta.frDécrit quelque chose de divisé ou fendu, généralement employé pour les sabots des animaux (par exemple, sabot fendu) ou dans des contextes littéraires.deBezieht sich auf etwas Gespaltenes oder Geteiltes, besonders auf die gespaltenen Hufe von Paarhufern, oder in literarischen Kontexten auf etwas Entzweites.ptDescreve algo dividido ou fendido, geralmente usado em relação a cascos de animais (como casco fendido) ou em contextos literários.zh形容某物被劈开或分裂成两部分，常用于描述动物的偶蹄（如分趾蹄）。在文学语境中也可指裂开的或分裂的事物。arيصف شيئًا مشقوقًا أو منشقًّا إلى قسمين، ويُستخدم عادةً في وصف حوافر الحيوانات المشقوقة (مثل الحافر المشقوق) أو في السياقات الأدبية.

1. Split or divided B2 formal

   Describes a hoof that is split into two parts, as in cattle, sheep, goats, and deer.

   • The goat has cloven hooves, which help it climb rocky terrain.
   • Cows are cloven-hoofed animals.
   • The track in the mud showed the cloven hoofprint of a deer.

   ruРаздвоенныйesPartido o dividido (pezuña hendida)frFendu, divisédegespaltenptFendidozh偶蹄的arمشقوق

   Synonyms: cleftdividedpartedsplit

   Antonyms: intactsolidundividedwhole

• more cloven comparative form
• most cloven superlative 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