cleft (n.)

  1. a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)

  2. a long narrow opening

    [ Syn: crack , crevice , fissure , scissure ]

    cleft (adj.)

  1. having one or more incisions reaching nearly to the midrib

    [ Syn: dissected ]

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