fenda, rachadura, cisão
1. A deep opening or fissure in something, especially in rock or earth
The climber carefully navigated the narrow cleft in the mountain face.
O alpinista navegou cuidadosamente pela estreita fenda na face da montanha.
2. A split or division, often used metaphorically
There is a deep cleft between the two political parties.
Existe uma profunda cisão entre os dois partidos políticos.
3. Medical term: a congenital fissure in the upper lip or palate
The baby was born with a cleft palate that required surgical correction.
O bebê nasceu com fenda palatina que exigiu correção cirúrgica.
4. Adjective form: split or divided
The cleft hoof of a goat helps it climb steep terrain.
O casco fendido da cabra ajuda a subir em terrenos íngremes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cleft palate - congenital condition affecting the palate
in a cleft stick - in a difficult or awkward position
cleft chin - a chin with a dimple or division down the center
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