noun🔗ShareClavo de olorA very pungent aromatic spice, the unexpanded flower bud of the clove tree."My mom added a clove to the apple pie filling for a warm, spicy flavor. "Mi madre añadió un clavo de olor al relleno de la tarta de manzana para darle un sabor cálido y especiado.foodplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClaveroA clove tree, of the species Syzygium aromaticum (syn. Caryophyllus aromaticus), native to the Moluccas (Indonesian islands), which produces the spice."My grandmother uses cloves from her spice garden to flavor her special Christmas cookies. "Mi abuela usa claveros de su jardín de especias para dar sabor a sus galletas especiales de Navidad.plantfoodagriculturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUna antigua medida de peso inglesa, que contiene 7 libras (3,2 kg), es decir, la mitad de una piedra.An old English measure of weight, containing 7 pounds (3.2 kg), i.e. half a stone."The farmer sold the wool in cloves, with each clove weighing seven pounds. "El granjero vendió la lana en unidades, cada una de las cuales pesaba siete libras.massunitamounthistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDienteAny one of the separate bulbs that make up the larger bulb of garlic."I used a clove of garlic to flavor the pasta sauce. "Usé un diente de ajo para darle sabor a la salsa de pasta.vegetablefoodplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePartir, rajarTo split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument."The wings cleaved the foggy air."Las alas partieron el aire brumoso.actionutensilprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareClivarTo 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 technician carefully clove the silicon wafer along its crystal plane to create two identical, smooth chips for the microprocessors. "El técnico clivó cuidadosamente la oblea de silicio a lo largo de su plano cristalino para crear dos chips idénticos y lisos para los microprocesadores.materialtechnologyphysicsscienceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePartir, rajarTo make or accomplish by or as if by cutting."The truck cleaved a path through the ice."El camión abrió un camino a través del hielo.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEscindir, dividirTo split (a complex molecule) into simpler molecules."The scientist cleverly clove the large protein molecule into smaller, more manageable subunits for further study. "El científico dividió inteligentemente la gran molécula de proteína en subunidades más pequeñas y manejables para un estudio más profundo.chemistrybiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePartir, dividirTo split."The carpenter carefully clove the wood plank in two to make a smaller piece. "El carpintero partió cuidadosamente la tabla de madera en dos para hacer una pieza más pequeña.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHendirseOf a crystal, to split along a natural plane of division."The geologist carefully clove the mineral sample with a sharp tap, revealing its internal structure. "El geólogo hendió cuidadosamente la muestra mineral con un golpe seco, revelando su estructura interna.materialgeologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBarrancoA narrow valley with steep sides, used in areas of North America first settled by the Dutch"We hiked through the deep, shaded clove, following the stream that carved its way through the mountains. "Caminamos por el profundo y sombreado barranco, siguiendo el arroyo que se abría paso a través de las montañas.geographyareageologyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
