cloven /klōˈvn/

1. Split
2. Divided

cloven-footˈed or cloven-hoofedˈ adjective

Having the hoof divided, as does the ox or sheep

the cloven hoof

Applied to any indication of devilish agency or temptation, from the early representation of the Devil with cloven hoofs, probably from Pan, some of whose characteristics he shares

cleave¹ /klēv/

1. To divide or to split
2. To separate with violence
3. To go or cut through
4. To pierce

1. To split apart
2. To crack

cleavˈable adjective

Capable of being cleft

cleavˈableness noun

cleavˈage noun

1. A split
2. A tendency to split, esp (in rocks and minerals) in certain directions
3. The series of mitotic divisions by which the fertilized ovum is transformed into a multicellular embryo (biology)
4. The hollow between a woman's breasts, esp as shown by a low-cut dress

cleavˈer noun

1. A person or thing that cleaves
2. A butcher's chopper

cleavˈing adjective

Splitting

A cleft

• Boer War
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• boeuf bourguignon
• boff
• boffed
• boffin
• boffing
• boffins
• boffo
• boffs
• Bofors gun
• Bofors guns
• bog
• bogan
• bogans
• bog asphodel
• bog asphodels
• bogbean
• bogbeans
• bog-butter
• bog cotton
• bog down
• bogey
• bogeyed
• bogeying