cloven

• Descreve algo dividido ou fendido, geralmente usado em relação a cascos de animais (como casco fendido) ou em contextos literários.

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.

   Fendido

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscleftdividedpartedsplit

   Antônimosintactsolidundividedwhole

• Verbo com dois sentidos opostos: dividir, separar ou partir algo à força, ou então aderir firmemente a algo ou alguém, mantendo-se fiel.

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.

   Dividir ou separar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscutdividehewpartrendseparateseverslicesplitsunder

   Antônimosattachconnectjoinunite

2. Create by cuttingB2formal

   To make a path or opening by cutting through something.

   Abrir caminho 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.

   Sinônimoscuthewslicesplit

3. Adhere or clingB2formal

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

   Aderir

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadhereattachclingcoherehold faststick

   Antônimosdetachdisconnectdisjoinpartseparate