cleft
(noun)
/klɛft/
Definitions
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A space or opening made by or as if by splitting.
A daring division carved by nature's hand, inviting the brave to traverse its depths.Example: The climbers ascended the cleft in the rock face.
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A split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin).
An elegant mark of individuality, where life's sculptor paused in perfect imperfection.Example: The child was born with a cleft palate.
Origin
Old English 'clift', 'cleft', related to 'cleofan' meaning 'to split'.
Synonyms
fissure, split, crack, rift
Antonyms
closure, seal, junction