Cleft and Gill

Cleft

Cleft noun - An irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure.

Gill and cleft are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gill" instead a noun "Cleft".

Gill

Gill noun - A narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage.
Usage example: a narrow gill in the Cumbrian Mountains of the Lake District
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Synonyms for Gill

Cleft and gill are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cleft" instead a noun "Gill".

Nearby Words: gillie, gillian
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