verbπShareTo split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument."The wings cleaved the foggy air."actionutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo break a single crystal (such as a gemstone or semiconductor wafer) along one of its more symmetrical crystallographic planes (often by impact), forming facets on the resulting pieces."The jeweler carefully chose the angle at which to clave the large rough diamond, hoping to maximize the size and clarity of the resulting gems. "materialtechnicalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make or accomplish by or as if by cutting."The truck cleaved a path through the ice."actionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo split (a complex molecule) into simpler molecules."The enzyme will clave the large protein molecule into smaller, more digestible peptides. "chemistrybiochemistrybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo split."The wood clave easily when I hammered the wedge into it. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a crystal, to split along a natural plane of division."The geologist carefully claved the quartz crystal with a chisel, hoping to expose a cleaner, more perfect inner surface. "materialgeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cling, adhere or stick fast to something; used with to or unto."The frightened child clave to his mother's leg during the thunderstorm. "actiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA characteristic pattern of beats, especially the 3-2 son clave."The salsa band's energy came from the insistent 3-2 rhythm of the clave. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSingular of claves"The percussionist picked up a clave from the instrument table. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
