Definition of Rift

1. Noun. A gap between cloud masses. "The sun shone through a rift in the clouds"

Generic synonyms: Gap, Opening

2. Noun. A narrow fissure in rock.
Generic synonyms: Cleft, Crack, Crevice, Fissure, Scissure

3. Noun. A personal or social separation (as between opposing factions). "They hoped to avoid a break in relations"
Exact synonyms: Breach, Break, Falling Out, Rupture, Severance
Specialized synonyms: Schism
Generic synonyms: Breakup, Detachment, Separation
Derivative terms: Break, Sever

Definition of Rift

1. n. An opening made by riving or splitting; a cleft; a fissure.

2. v. t. To cleave; to rive; to split; as, to rift an oak or a rock; to rift the clouds.

3. v. i. To burst open; to split.

Definition of Rift

1. to form rifts (clefts) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rift

rifler
rifleries
riflers
riflery
rifles
rifle ball
rifle butt
rifle grenade
rifle range
rifle shot
rifling
riflings
riflip
riflips
rifs
rift (current term)
rifte
rifted
riftier
riftiest
rifting
riftless
rifts
rifty
rift valley
rift valley fever
Rift Valley fever
rift valley fever virus
rig
Rig-Veda

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