Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - cleft
Cleft
cleft
1. adj. split, partly divided. Phrases and idioms cleft palate a congenital split in the roof of the mouth. in a cleft stick in a difficult position, esp. one allowing neither retreat nor advance. Etymology: past part. of CLEAVE(1) 2. n. a split or fissure; a space or division made by cleaving. Etymology: OE (rel. to CLEAVE(1)): assim. to CLEFT(1)
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I. noun Etymology: Middle English clift, from Old English geclyft; akin to Old English clēofan to cleave Date: 14th century a space or opening made by or as if by splitting ; fissure, a usually V-shaped indented formation ; a hollow between ridges or protuberances , II. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from past participle of cleven Date: 14th century partially split or divided ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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