cloven Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
   rive; cleave; split.
   
   • cleave the bone
2. verb make by cutting into
   cleave.
   
   • The water is going to cleave a channel into the rock
3. verb come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
   cohere; cleave; stick; cling; adhere.
   
   • The dress clings to her body
   • The label stuck to the box
   • The sushi rice grains cohere
4. adjective satellite (used of hooves) split, divided
   bisulcate.
   
   • bisulcate hoof

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