crevice

noun

ˈkre-vəs How to pronounce crevice (audio)
Definition of crevicenext
as in fissure
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure steam escaped from a long crevice in the volcano

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Recent Examples of crevice In the clip, McGraw’s cowboy boot appears to get caught in a crevice onstage, sending him to the ground. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026 Because wicker has so many crevices in its woven design, thorough cleaning and even coverage are especially important for a comprehensive application on either real or synthetic wicker. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026 Unapproved use of old cardboard pieces placed in underside crevices below the center prep table. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Use a vacuum hose or crevice tool to reach the bottom corners of the interior. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crevice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crevice
  1. fissure
  2. rift
Noun
  • This fissure triggered one of the 21st century’s bloodiest wars in 2020 when federal forces attempted to wrestle control of the large province of Tigray, leaving up to 600,000 dead by the time a ceasefire deal was signed two years later.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Groundwater steadily rises through fissures in the limestone bedrock, providing the spring with a constant flow of pristine water.
    — Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of fissure
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  • During a 100-84 loss to the Fire on May 30, Clark scored only six points on 1-of-7 shooting and was seen arguing with White during a timeout, fueling online speculation about a rift between the superstar and her coach.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The rift was particularly delicate because Michelle had built a strong network among conservative women and evangelical Christians, key constituencies for Flávio.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of rift

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“Crevice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crevice. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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