cleft

Meanings

• a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
• a long narrow opening
• separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
• make by cutting into
• come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
• having one or more incisions reaching nearly to the midrib

Synonyms

adhere, cleave, cling, cohere, crack, crevice, dissected, fissure, rive, scissure, split, stick