nounπShareFlat, smooth surface produced by cleavage, or any similar surface produced by similar techniques, as in glass."The light glinted off the quartz crystal's perfect cleave, revealing its inner structure. "materialgeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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 used a special tool to cleave the rough diamond, creating several smaller, brilliant gems. "materialsciencetechnologyphysicschemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make or accomplish by or as if by cutting."The truck cleaved a path through the ice."actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo split (a complex molecule) into simpler molecules."The enzyme will cleave the large protein into smaller, more usable pieces for the cell. "biochemistrychemistrybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo split."The lumberjack used his axe to cleave the log in two. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a crystal, to split along a natural plane of division."The geologist carefully examined the mineral specimen, hoping it would cleave easily along its natural plane. "geologymaterialscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cling, adhere or stick fast to something; used with to or unto."After years of working together, the two partners continue to cleave to their original business plan. "attitudeactiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
