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cleaving

UK
/ˈkliːvɪŋ/
US
/ˈklivɪŋ/

Translations

cleavingnoun
cleavings
pl
The cleaving of the community into factions caused unrest.
Разделение сообщества на фракции вызвало беспокойство.
The cleaving of the atom releases a large amount of energy.
Расщепление атома высвобождает большое количество энергии.
Additional translations
раскалывание
разрезание
cleavinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkliːvɪŋ/
US
/ˈkliːvɪŋ/
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)
The woodworker used an axe to cleave the log into smaller pieces.
Плотник использовал топор, чтобы расщеплять бревно на более мелкие части.
рассекать(пространство, воду, воздух)
The eagle's wings seemed to cleave the morning mist as it soared.
Казалось, крылья орла рассекают утренний туман в полете.
расщеплять(техн., хим., биол.)
During digestion, enzymes cleave complex proteins into amino acids.
В процессе пищеварения ферменты расщепляют сложные белки до аминокислот.
придерживаться(убеждений, принципов)
Throughout his exile, the poet continued to cleave to his homeland's traditions.
На протяжении всей эмиграции поэт продолжал придерживаться традиций своей родины.
The child would cleave to his mother whenever he felt scared.
Ребенок всегда прилеплялся к матери, когда ему было страшно.
Additional translations
раскалывать
прорезать(пространство, воду, воздух)
оставаться верным(убеждениям, принципам)
прилегать
Synonyms
sever
hack
chop
rend
cut
divide
split

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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