crevasse

noun
UK: /krɪˈvæs/
US: /krəˈvæs/

  1. A deep open crack, especially one in a glacier.

    1. The crevasse was very deep and dangerous to cross over.
    2. Explorers had to carefully navigate the treacherous crevasse field on the glacier.

  2. A fissure or crack in the earth or another surface.

    1. The small animal hid itself inside crevasse in the wall.
    2. The earthquake opened up a large crevasse in the middle of the road.

Synonyms

fissure chasm cleft crack

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crevasse" in English means: A deep open crack, especially one in a glacier., A fissure or crack in the earth or another surface..

The phonetic transcription of "crevasse" is /krɪˈvæs/ in British English and /krəˈvæs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crevasse": fissure, chasm, cleft, crack.

Example usage of "crevasse": "The crevasse was very deep and dangerous to cross over.". More examples on the page.