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cleft

adjective noun

having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
C
Ends with
T
Contains
LE
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

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

adjective

  1. split or divided

    “he had a cleft chin and strong jaw”

noun

  1. a long narrow cleft

noun

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

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Example Sentences

he had a cleft chin and strong jaw
the infant was born with a double harelip and cleft palate
a cleft stick

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