Cleft Meaning in English
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Definition
A cleft is a split, opening, or narrow gap in something. It can refer to a natural division, such as a cleft in rock or the medical condition of a cleft lip or palate.
Usage & Nuances
'Cleft' can be both a noun and adjective. Most common in medical (e.g., 'cleft lip') and geological contexts ('a cleft in the rock'). In anatomy, 'cleft chin' means a dimple or split in the chin. Not used in everyday conversation outside of these contexts.
Spanish: hendidura - fisura - labio leporinoPortuguese (BR): fenda - lábio leporinoPortuguese (PT): fenda - lábio leporinoChinese (Simplified): 裂缝 - 唇腭裂Chinese (Traditional): 裂縫 - 脣顎裂Hindi: दरार - जन्मजात होंठ/तालु की दरारArabic: شق - الَشَفَه الأرنبيةBengali: চেরা - ফাঁটলRussian: щель - расщелина - врождённая расщелина (мед.)Japanese: 裂け目 - 割れ目Vietnamese: khe nứt - sứt (y khoa)Korean: 갈라진 틈 - 구순구개열 (의학)Turkish: yarık - yarılma - dudak yarığı (tıbbi)Urdu: درار - شگاف - cleft (طبی اصطلاح کے لیے)Indonesian: celah - belahan - bibir sumbing (medis)
Example Sentences
A small cleft could be seen in the rock.
basic
He has a cleft chin.
basic
The path led through a deep cleft in the mountain.
natural
Some people think a cleft chin is a sign of strength.
natural
The baby was born with a cleft lip.
basic
After surgery, the child's cleft lip looked much better.
natural