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   cleft

   /klɛft/

   noun

   • 1. a fissure or split, especially in rock or the ground: "the third peak is divided from the eastern one by a deep cleft" Similar splitslitcrackfissurecrevicechasmopeningriftbreakfracturerentbreachgashcrannyintersticefurrowindentationgapholepitvoidcrater
   • ▪ a vertical indentation in the middle of a person's forehead or chin: "the enticing cleft in his chin"
   • ▪ a deep division between two parts of the body.

   Word Origin Middle Englishclift: of Germanic origin; related to Dutch kluft and German Kluft, also to cleave1. The form of the word was altered in the 16th century by association with cleft1.

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   Learn the meaning of cleft as a noun and an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use cleft in a sentence and see related phrases and entries.

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   Cleft can be a noun meaning an opening or crack, especially in a rock or the ground, or an adjective meaning divided into two or more parts. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of cleft with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Cleft definition: a space or opening made by cleavage; a split.. See examples of CLEFT used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCLEFT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CLEFT meaning: 1. an opening or crack, especially in a rock or the ground: 2. an opening or crack, especially in…. Learn more.

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   If you're looking for an indentation or opening in something, you're looking for a cleft (noun). A person with a cleft (adjective) chin has a little dent in the middle of their chin. Most superheroes have one.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word CLEFT, such as a narrow opening, a line in the chin, or a past tense of cleave. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related terms of CLEFT.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › cleftCleft - definition of cleft by The Free Dictionary

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   Cleft is a word that can be a noun, adjective, or past tense of cleave. It means a split, crack, or indentation in something, such as the chin, palate, or rock. See different dictionaries, synonyms, and translations of cleft.