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to cleave
01
cortar, hendir
to cut something using a sharp tool, often with precision and accuracy
Transitive: to cleave sth
Example
The chef deftly cleaved the meat with a sharp knife for precise portions.
El chef hendidió la carne con un cuchillo afilado para porciones precisas.
In woodworking, craftsmen often cleave wood to create distinct shapes and pieces.
En la carpintería, los artesanos a menudo henden la madera para crear formas y piezas distintas.
02
hendir, partir
to forcefully split or penetrate through something to create a path or opening
Transitive: to cleave sth
Example
The climber cleaved a path up the sheer rock face, hammering in pitons as footholds.
El escalador hendió un camino por la vertical pared de roca, marcando pitones como apoyos para los pies.
She cleaved the water with powerful strokes as she swam across the lake.
Ella hendir la agua con poderosos golpes mientras nadaba a través del lago.
03
aferrarse
to adhere firmly or stick closely to something
Transitive: to cleave two things | to cleave sth to sth
Example
The strong adhesive cleaves the two materials together securely.
El fuerte adhesivo se adhiere firmemente a los dos materiales.
Yesterday, the glue cleaved the pieces of wood tightly, forming a sturdy bond.
Ayer, el pegamento se adhirió firmemente a las piezas de madera, formando un vínculo resistente.
