definition of
rift

[1] #1 rift n. a gap between cloud masses; "the sun shone through a rift in the clouds". wn

[2] #2 rift n. a narrow fissure in rock. wn

[3] #3 rift n. [rupture, breach, break, severance, falling out] a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions); "they hoped to avoid a break in relations". wn