A crevicea long, narrow crack or opening in a hard surface is a long, narrowmeasuring a small width from side to side openinga hole or space that lets something pass through or split in something, especially in a rock, wall, or other surface. It usually suggests a small gap that goes deep into the material.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈkrɛvɪs/
Easy pronunciation: KREV-iss (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
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Crevice Meaning
a thin opening or split in something
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a long narrow opening
Example: Water had collected in a crevice in the rock.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- crack — A very common substitute for a narrow opening or split.
- fissure — Works well for a narrow opening, especially in rock or earth.
- cleft — A close synonym, though a little more literary or formal.
- scissure — A rare, formal word for a narrow split or opening.
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Other Meanings of Crevice
Meaning 2
a deep, narrow groove or dip in a surface
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a long narrow depression in a surface
Example: Dust had settled into the crevice of the old table.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- crack — Can describe a narrow groove or split in a surface.
- cranny — A small narrow opening or hollow, often in a surface or wall.
- fissure — Can fit this sense, though it often sounds more technical.
- chap — Can mean a split or crack in skin or another surface, but is less general.
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Crevice Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- crack
- fissure
- cleft
a long narrow depression in a surface
- crack
- cranny
- fissure
- chap
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Common Mistakes
- Using crevice for any hole or opening, when it usually means something narrow and split-like.
- Confusing crevice with cranny: a cranny is usually a smaller little nook or opening.
- Treating chap as a general synonym; it is usually used for skin cracking or a similar surface split.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does crevice mean?
Crevice means a long, narrow opening or split, especially in rock, walls, or other surfaces.
What are the best synonyms for crevice?
The best everyday synonyms are crack and fissure. Cleft is also close, but it is a little more formal.
Is crevice the same as crack?
They are very close, but crevice usually suggests a narrow opening or split in a surface, often one that is deeper or more confined than a plain crack.
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