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cloven(noun, adjective, split, separated, paw)
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hole(noun, break, cut, crack, split)
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gulf(noun, deep, dip, void, hole)
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notch(noun, break, cut, mark, opening)
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rupture(noun, break, cut, crack, split)
8
tear(noun, break, cut, crack, split)
7
cleavage(noun, break, cut, open, mark)
7
divided(verb, adjective, split, detached, dissociated)
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groove(noun, opening, scratch, wound, dip)
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incision(noun, cut, mark, opening, scratch)
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ravine(noun, break, cut, crack, rest)
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rip(noun, split, tear, scratch, wound)
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scissure(noun, interval)
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separation(noun, break, cut, crack, split)
7
slash(noun, cut, split, opening, scratch)
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broken(verb, adjective, sharp, rough, split)
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division(noun, break, cut, crack, split)
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furrow(noun, cut, scratch, wound, slash)
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indentation(noun, dip, hollow, slash, bottom)
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interval(noun, break, cut, crack, split)
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