释义 |
Adjective: cloven klowvun- (used of hooves) split, divided
- bisulcate Verb: cleave (clove,cloven, also cleaved,cleft) kleev- Separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
"cleave the bone" - split, rive [archaic] - Make by cutting into
"The water is going to cleave a channel into the rock" - Come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
- cling, adhere, stick, cohere
See also: cleavage, cleaver, cleft, divided Type of: adjoin, contact, create, make, meet, tear, touch Encyclopedia: Cleave |