1. (imp.) of Cleave.

2. (p. p.) of Cleave.

3. (v.) imp. & p. p. from Cleave.

4. (a.) Divided; split; partly divided or split.

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.