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Meaning of Cleft
The primary meaning of the word "cleft" is a split or division in something, especially in a rock or a piece of wood.
Definitions
- A split or division in something, especially in a rock or a piece of wood
- * A fissure or groove, especially one that is deep and narrow
- * A divided or split condition, especially of the palate or lip
Etymology of Cleft
The word "cleft" originated from Old English "clift" or "cleft", which is derived from the verb "cleofan", 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
Example Uses
- The rock had a deep cleft in it, which made it easy to climb
- * The baby was born with a cleft palate, which required surgery to repair
- * The canyon was formed by a cleft in the earth's surface, which was carved out by the river over millions of years