Cloven Meaning in English
word · lemma: cleave
释义
'Cloven' describes something that has been split or divided, usually down the middle, often used to describe animal hooves (like goats or cows) that are separated into two parts.
用法与细微差别
Mostly used in formal, scientific, or literary contexts to describe divided hooves (e.g., 'cloven hooves'), mythical beings (like 'cloven-footed devil'), or things literally split. Rare in everyday conversation. Not the same as 'broken'; it specifically means 'split into two (usually equal) parts.'
例句
The goat has cloven hooves.
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Most cattle have cloven hooves to help them walk on rough ground.
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A devil in old stories is often shown with cloven feet.
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The sheep’s cloven hooves leave unique prints in the mud.
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Some myths say strange creatures walk the woods on cloven feet.
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The old tree looked like it had a cloven trunk after the storm.
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