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cleft
cleft
/ˈklɛft/
adjective
Having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib
(
cleft
,
dissected
)
having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib
Split or divided
(
cleft
)
split or divided
He had a cleft chin and strong jaw
he had a cleft chin and strong jaw
The infant was born with a double harelip and cleft palate
the infant was born with a double harelip and cleft palate
A cleft stick
a cleft stick
noun
(
)
A split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
(
cleft
)
a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
The mountain's cleft was a popular spot for climbers.
The mountain's cleft was a popular spot for climbers.
A long narrow opening
(
cleft
,
crevice
,
fissure
,
crack
,
scissure
)
a long narrow opening
The crack in the pavement seemed insignificant, but it grew wider with each passing season.
The crack in the pavement seemed insignificant, but it grew wider with each passing season.
cleave
cleave
/ˈkliːv/
verb
(
)
Separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
(
rive
[Archaic]
,
cleave
,
split
)
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
Cleave the bone
cleave the bone
Come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
(
cleave
,
stick
,
adhere
,
cling
,
cohere
)
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
The dress clings to her body
The dress clings to her body
The label stuck to the box
The label stuck to the box
The sushi rice grains cohere
The sushi rice grains cohere
Make by cutting into
(
cleave
)
make by cutting into
The water is going to cleave a channel into the rock
The water is going to cleave a channel into the rock
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