Crevasse — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /kri-ˈvas/ cre·vasse

Meaning & Definition of Crevasse

Crevasse (noun)

  1. a breach in a levee
  2. a deep crevice or fissure (as in a glacier or the earth)

Crevasse (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a deep, narrow opening or crack in an area of thick ice or rock

    similar: abyss, chasm, cirque, cleft, crevice, cwm (chiefly British), fissure, canyon, col, couloir, defile, flume, gap, gill (British), gorge, gulch, gulf, kloof (South African), linn (chiefly Scottish), notch, pass, ravine, saddle, combe (British), dale, dell, glen, hollow, shut-in, vale, valley, basin, floodplain, kettle, arroyo, barranca, coulee, draw, gully, gutter, nullah, trench, trough, wadi, wash (West)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Crevasse

The most common words with a similar meaning to Crevasse:

British: gill, combe
Chiefly British: cwm
South African: kloof
Chiefly Scottish: linn
West: wash
abyss, chasm, cirque, cleft, crevice, fissure, canyon, col, couloir, defile, flume, gap, gorge, gulch, gulf, notch, pass, ravine, saddle, dale, dell, glen, hollow, shut-in, vale, valley, basin, floodplain, kettle, arroyo, barranca, coulee, draw, gully, gutter, nullah, trench, trough, wadi

Origin & Etymology of Crevasse

French, from Old French crevace see crevice

First known use: 1813

Frequently Asked Questions about Crevasse

What does "Crevasse" mean?

"Crevasse" means a breach in a levee. As a noun, it is defined as: a breach in a levee.

What is another word for "Crevasse"?

Other words for "Crevasse" include abyss, chasm, cirque, cleft, crevice, cwm, fissure and canyon. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Crevasse" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Crevasse"?

There are 45 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Crevasse". Common alternatives include abyss, chasm, cirque, cleft, crevice, cwm, fissure, canyon, col and couloir.

Is "Crevasse" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Crevasse" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Crevasse"?

"Crevasse" is pronounced /kri-ˈvas/ and divided into syllables as cre·vasse.

What is the origin of the word "Crevasse"?

"Crevasse" comes from French, from Old French crevace see crevice. First known use: 1813.

What is another word for "Crevasse" meaning "a deep, narrow opening or crack in an area of thick ice or rock"?

When "Crevasse" (noun) means a deep, narrow opening or crack in an area of thick ice or rock, synonyms include abyss, chasm, cirque, cleft, crevice and cwm.