bʰeyd-

“to split, to cleave (blade)”

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blade/split

PIE root meaning to split or cleave. Yields words for blades, splitting implements, and the act of cleaving.

bʰerh₂-“to bore, to pierce, to well up”bʰewgʰ-“to bend (a bow)”h₂egʷs-ih₂“axe, chopping tool”h₂enh₁-dʰ-“to strike on (an anvil)”h₂erkʷ-“to bend, to form an arrow/bow”h₂eyos“metal, copper/bronze”h₂melh₂-“to crush, to grind (with a hammer)”keg-“to catch, to hook”