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Meaning of cleft
A cleft is a split or division in something, especially a rock or a piece of tissue.
Etymology of cleft
The word "cleft" comes from the Old English word "clift", which is derived from the verb "clifan", meaning "to split" or "to divide"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe a split or division in something
Over time, the word has developed additional meanings, including its use in anatomy to describe a split or division in a bodily structure
Synonyms
Definitions
- A split or division in something, especially a rock or a piece of tissue
- A fissure or groove, especially one that is long and narrow
- A divided or split state, especially in a rock or a piece of tissue
- In anatomy, a cleft can refer to a split or division in a bodily structure, such as a cleft palate
Usage Examples
- The rock face had a deep cleft that made it difficult to climb
- The baby was born with a cleft palate, which required surgery to repair
- The mountain range had a narrow cleft that served as a pass between the two peaks
- The wood had a cleft that made it prone to splitting