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cleave

UK
/kliːv/
US
/kliv/

Translations

cleaveverb
cleaved
Past Simple
cleaved
Past Participle
cleaving
Gerund
UK
/kliːv/
US
/kliv/
(split: clove/cleft, cloven/cleft – stick: cleaved, cleaved – archaic past: clave)
cliverSurtout en chimie et en biologie moléculaire.
The restriction enzyme cleaves the DNA at precise recognition sites.
L’enzyme de restriction clive l’ADN à des sites de reconnaissance précis.
The lumberjack used an axe to cleave the log into smaller pieces.
Le bûcheron a utilisé une hache pour fendre la bûche en morceaux plus petits.
adhérer à
Despite the challenges, she continued to cleave to her principles.
Malgré les difficultés, elle a continué à adhérer à ses principes.
Additional translations
fendreSens littéraire ou poétique pour exprimer un mouvement rapide à travers un élément.
Synonyms
split
hack
chop
rend
cut
sever
divide

Definitions

cleaveverb
To split or sever something, especially along a natural line or grain.
The lumberjack used an axe to cleave the log into smaller pieces.
To move forcefully or swiftly through something such as air or water.
The speedboat cleaved through the waves with ease.
To split a molecule or chemical compound into smaller parts by breaking specific bonds.
The restriction enzyme cleaves the DNA at precise recognition sites.
To adhere strongly to something or someone; to remain faithful.
Despite the challenges, she continued to cleave to her principles.
To stick fast to something.
The wet leaves cleaved to the cold pavement after the storm.
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