Physically separated or split into pieces
“The cleft tree trunk revealed layers upon layers of its growth, showcasing its resilient spirit.”
Damaged and showing lines on the surface from having split without coming apart
Having a rough or sharp texture or quality
That splits into two or more directions, or parts
Having a concave or sunken appearance
A fissure or split, especially in rock or the ground
“You plunge into a winding cleft whose strata swirl across cliffs like a serrated knife through butter.”
A small depression or indentation in a surface
“I found a cleft in the smooth stone where I could rest my weary hand.”
A long, deep cut or incision
A narrow valley between hills or mountains
Any of the parts of something that divides from a main section or line
The paw of an animal
A physical deformity that spoils the appearance or completeness of something
A wrinkle or furrow in the skin or on a surface
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