Cleft and Splinter

Cleft

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

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

Splinter

Splinter noun - A small flat piece separated from a whole.
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Cleft and splinter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cleft" instead a noun "Splinter".

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