Definition of cleft

• imp. - of Cleave
• p. p. - of Cleave
• - imp. & p. p. from Cleave.
• a. - Divided; split; partly divided or split.
• a. - Incised nearly to the midrib; as, a cleft leaf.
• n. - A space or opening made by splitting; a crack; a crevice; as, the cleft of a rock.
• n. - A piece made by splitting; as, a cleft of wood.
• n. - A disease in horses; a crack on the band of the pastern.