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Crevice: meaning, definitions and examples

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crevice

 

[หˆkrษ›vษชs ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

in a rock formation

A narrow opening or fissure, especially in a rock or wall.

Synonyms

cleft, crack, crevasse.

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Word Description / Examples
crevice

Used to describe a narrow and small opening, usually in rocks or walls.

  • The lizard hid in the crevice of the stone wall.
  • Tiny plants grew in the crevice between the stones.
crack

Commonly used to indicate a narrow opening or line on the surface of something, implying a start of a break or fracture, can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.

  • There's a crack in the vase.
  • The scandal showed a crack in their friendship.
cleft

Often used in geology and biology to describe a natural division or split, can be used metaphorically.

  • He has a distinctive cleft chin.
  • A deep cleft formed in the rock after the earthquake.
crevasse

Specifically used to describe a deep, open crack, especially one in a glacier or ice sheet. This term is more dramatic and less common in everyday language.

  • The mountaineers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
  • Falling into a crevasse can be extremely dangerous.

Examples of usage

  • The hikers squeezed through the crevice in the mountain.
  • The light streamed in through the small crevice in the cave.
Context #2 | Noun

in a relationship

A gap or split between two people or in a relationship.

Synonyms

division, rift, split.

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crevice

Use 'crevice' to describe a small, narrow crack or opening, often found in rocks or other hard surfaces.

  • The lizard disappeared into a crevice in the cliff.
  • Dust had gathered in every crevice of the old, abandoned house.
rift

Often describes a serious break or disagreement in relationships or organizations.

  • A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
  • The rift within the political party is becoming evident.
split

Commonly used for a physical separation or to describe dividing something into parts.

  • We need to split the cake evenly among the children.
  • The group decided to split into two teams.
division

Generally used to indicate the action of separating something into parts or the state of being separated.

  • The division of the company into smaller units was necessary for efficiency.
  • There is a clear division of responsibilities among the team members.

Examples of usage

  • There was a crevice in their friendship that they couldn't seem to mend.
  • The crevice between them grew wider as time went on.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin word 'crepare,' which means 'to crack or break.'
  • It entered the English language in the early 14th century, following the evolution of language in Middle English.

Geology

  • Crevices can be formed through erosion over time, often found in rocky landscapes.
  • They play a role in ecosystems, providing habitats for plants and animals, like insects and rodents.

Literature

  • In literature, crevices often symbolize hidden feelings or secrets that characters must confront.
  • Famous authors, like J.R.R. Tolkien, used crevices in their fantasy worlds as places of adventure and danger.

Psychology

  • The term can metaphorically represent the 'crevices' in our mind where unresolved issues might dwell.
  • Cognitive therapy often explores these mental crevices to help individuals confront and understand their thoughts.

Art

  • Artists have depicted crevices to convey depth, tension, and the contrast between light and dark.
  • Crevices in sculptures or paintings can create focal points, drawing viewers' attention to small but significant details.

Translations

Translations of the word "crevice" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fenda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฐเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spalte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ celah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ั–ะปะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczelina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฃ‚ใ‘็›ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fente

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grieta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yarฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‹ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกtฤ›rbina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtrbina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ‚็ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razpoka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sprunga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒžแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yarฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grieta

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,894, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.