crevice

noun
UK: /ˈkre.vɪs/
US: /ˈkre.vɪs/

  1. A narrow opening or crack in a hard surface, especially in rock.

    1. The spider hid in a small crevice.
    2. The mountain climbers found shelter in a crevice during the storm.

Synonyms

fissure chink split cleft crack

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "crevice" is /ˈkre.vɪs/ in British English and /ˈkre.vɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crevice": fissure, chink, split, cleft, crack.

Example usage of "crevice": "The spider hid in a small crevice.". More examples on the page.