noun
Meaning 1
singular of claves
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, singular
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Standard Lemma guide
clave
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Sound
Pronunciation
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/ˈklɑːveɪ/
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rhymes with -ɑːveɪ
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/kleɪv/
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rhymes with -eɪv
noun
Meaning 2
A characteristic pattern of beats, especially the 3-2 son clave.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
Meaning 3
Ellipsis of autoclave.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
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verb
Meaning 4
simple past and past participle of cleave
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, form-of, participle, past
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verb
Meaning 5
Ellipsis of autoclave.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
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History
Etymology
From Spanish clave, from Latin clāvis (“key”). Doublet of clavis and clef.
Clipping of autoclave.
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