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rift
rift
/ˈrɪft/
noun
(
)
A gap between cloud masses
(
rift
)
a gap between cloud masses
The sun shone through a rift in the clouds
the sun shone through a rift in the clouds
A personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
(
breach
,
falling out
,
rift
,
break
,
rupture
,
severance
)
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
They hoped to avoid a break in relations
they hoped to avoid a break in relations
A narrow fissure in rock
(
rift
)
a narrow fissure in rock
The earthquake caused a rift in the ground that stretched for miles.
The earthquake caused a rift in the ground that stretched for miles.
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