(1):
imp. & p. p. from Cleave.
(2):
(p. p.) of Cleave
(3):
(a.) Divided; split; partly divided or split.
(4):
(imp.) of Cleave
(5):
(a.) Incised nearly to the midrib; as, a cleft leaf.
(6):
(n.) A space or opening made by splitting; a crack; a crevice; as, the cleft of a rock.
(7):
(n.) A piece made by splitting; as, a cleft of wood.
(8):
(n.) A disease in horses; a crack on the band of the pastern.