cloven

• Describe 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.

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

1. Split or dividedB2formal

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

   Partido o dividido (pezuña hendida)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscleftdividedpartedsplit

   Antónimosintactsolidundividedwhole

• Verbo con dos significados opuestos: partir o dividir algo, o bien mantenerse firme y lealmente unido a algo o alguien.

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

verbo irregular

1. Split or divideB2formal

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

   Hender o partir

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscutdividehewpartrendseparateseverslicesplitsunder

   Antónimosattachconnectjoinunite

2. Create by cuttingB2formal

   To make a path or opening by cutting through something.

   Abrir cortando

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscuthewslicesplit

3. Adhere or clingB2formal

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

   Adherirse o apegarse

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadhereattachclingcoherehold faststick

   Antónimosdetachdisconnectdisjoinpartseparate