Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cleft
noun
/klɛft/
Definition
A split or indentation in a surface.
Examples
- The mountain had a deep cleft running down its side.
- He was born with a cleft lip, which can be corrected with surgery.
- The cleft between the rocks served as a hiding place for the animals.
Meaning
A cleft usually refers to a split or crack in something, such as the earth or a body part like the chin or lip.
Synonyms
- split
- divide
- crack
- gap
