cleft

US /kleft/
UK /kleft/
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split, divided, or partially divided into two

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The rock had a deep cleft in its surface.
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He had a cleft chin.
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splitdividedforkedfissuredgrooved
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a split or division

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The mountaineer found a narrow cleft to climb through.
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A deep cleft ran down the middle of the ancient tree.
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fissurecrackcrevicesplitgap
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past participle of cleave (to split or divide)

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The axe had cleft the log in two.
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The lightning cleft the ancient oak.
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cleft palate