Definition of Rive
Rive
ri·ve
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To split or tear apart, often violently or suddenly.
e.g. The strong winds began to rive the old wooden bridge.
(verb)
to divide or tear something in parts or pieces;
e.g. Internal disputes threatened to rive the the community apart.
(verb)
(old) to crack or split a material like wood or stone, or to become thus cracked or split;
e.g. She used a heavy hammer to rive the rock on the ground.
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