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cleaving

UK
/ˈkliːvɪŋ/
US
/ˈklivɪŋ/

Translations

cleavingnoun
cleavings
pl
clivageAu sens de division ou séparation d’un matériau selon une ligne naturelle.
The cleaving of the log was done with a sharp axe.
Le clivage de la bûche a été effectué avec une hache bien affûtée.
Additional translations
adhérenceAu sens d’attachement ou de cohésion étroite entre deux surfaces ou éléments.
cleavinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkliːvɪŋ/
US
/ˈkliːvɪŋ/
fendantS’emploie comme participe présent adjectival au sens de « qui fend / qui tranche ». Style littéraire ou descriptif selon le contexte.
The sword flashed in a swift, cleaving arc through the air.
L’épée scintilla dans un arc rapide et fendant à travers l’air.
cleaveverb

cleaving

Gerund

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.
adhérer à
Despite the challenges, she continued to cleave to her principles.
Malgré les difficultés, elle a continué à adhérer à ses principes.
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.
Additional translations
fendreSens littéraire ou poétique pour exprimer un mouvement rapide à travers un élément.
Synonyms
split
hack
chop
rend
cut
sever
divide

Definitions

cleavingnoun
The act of splitting or dividing something, especially along a natural line or grain.
The cleaving of the log was done with a sharp axe.
The process of adhering or sticking closely to something.
The cleaving of the two surfaces was so strong that they were difficult to separate.
cleavinggerund / present participle
Splitting or severing; engaged in or intended for cutting apart.
The sword flashed in a swift, cleaving arc through the air.
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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