Crevice: meaning, definitions and examples

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crevice

[ ˈkrɛvɪs ]

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in a rock formation

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

Synonyms

cleft, crack, crevasse

Examples of usage

The hikers squeezed through the crevice in the mountain.
The light streamed in through the small crevice in the cave.

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in a relationship

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

Synonyms

division, rift, split

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.

Translations

Translations of the word "crevice" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fenda

🇮🇳 दरार

🇩🇪 Spalte

🇮🇩 celah

🇺🇦 щілина

🇵🇱 szczelina

🇯🇵 裂け目

🇫🇷 fente

🇪🇸 grieta

🇹🇷 yarık

🇰🇷 틈

🇸🇦 شق

🇨🇿 štěrbina

🇸🇰 štrbina

🇨🇳 裂缝

🇸🇮 razpoka

🇮🇸 sprunga

🇰🇿 жарық

🇬🇪 ნაპრალი

🇦🇿 yarıq

🇲🇽 grieta

Word origin

The word 'crevice' originated from Middle English 'crevace', which came from Old French 'crevace' and ultimately from Latin 'crepācia' meaning 'a fissure'. The use of 'crevice' in English dates back to the 14th century.