Definition of Cleft

  • () imp. & p. p. from Cleave.
  • (a.) Divided; split; partly divided or split.
  • (a.) Incised nearly to the midrib; as, a cleft leaf.
  • (n.) A space or opening made by splitting; a crack; a crevice; as, the cleft of a rock.
  • (n.) A piece made by splitting; as, a cleft of wood.
  • (n.) A disease in horses; a crack on the band of the pastern.
  • (p. p.) of Cleave
  • (imp.) of Cleave

Antonyms of Cleft


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Homophones of Cleft