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Crevice - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A crevice is a narrow crack or gap, often in a rock or wall. It is typically formed by natural forces and can be small but deep.

crevice

/ˈkrɛvɪs/ /ˈkrɛvɪs/

Definition:

A narrow crack or gap, especially in a rock or wall.

Synonyms:

fissure, crack, gap, chasm

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

closure, solid

Common Collocations:

rock crevice, deep crevice, narrow crevice, mountain crevice

Derivatives:

creviced, crevicing

Usage Tips:

Use "crevice" to describe natural narrow openings in rocks or walls, not man-made gaps.

Common Phrases:

"crevice rescue, " "crevice exploration, " "hidden in the crevice"

Etymology:

From Old French *crevace*, from Latin *crepare* (to crack).

Examples:

  • 1. The hiker slipped his hand into the crevice to retrieve the lost key.
  • 2. A tiny plant grew from the crevice in the stone wall.
  • 3. The flashlight revealed a deep crevice in the cave floor.
  • 4. She spotted a lizard darting into a narrow crevice.

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