Crevices — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkre-vəs/ crev·ice

Meaning & Definition of Crevices

Crevices (noun)

  1. a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff), fissure

Crevices (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure

    "steam escaped from a long crevice in the volcano"

    similar: checks, chinks, clefts, cracks, crannies, fissures, rifts, splits
    related: crevasses, crazes, hairlines, fractures, ruptures, breaches, gaps, openings, cuts, gashes, incisions, slits

Related Entry: Crevice (noun)

Crevice is a different word from Crevices. The synonyms below are for crevice, not for crevices.

  1. an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure

    "steam escaped from a long crevice in the volcano"

    similar: check, chink, cleft, crack, cranny, fissure, rift, split
    related: crevasse, craze, hairline, fracture, rupture, breach, gap, opening, cut, gash, incision, slit

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Crevices

The most common words with a similar meaning to Crevices:

checks, chinks, clefts, cracks, crannies, fissures, rifts, splits

Related Words for Crevices

crevasses, crazes, hairlines, fractures, ruptures, breaches, gaps, openings, cuts, gashes, incisions, slits

Origin & Etymology of Crevices

Middle English, from Anglo-French crevace, from crever to break, from Latin crepare to crack

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Crevices

What does "Crevices" mean?

"Crevices" means a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff), fissure. As a noun, it is defined as: a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff), fissure.

What is another word for "Crevices"?

Other words for "Crevices" include checks, chinks, clefts, cracks, crannies, fissures, rifts and splits. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Crevices" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Crevices"?

There are 20 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Crevices". Common alternatives include checks, chinks, clefts, cracks, crannies, fissures, rifts and splits.

How do you use "Crevices" in a sentence?

Examples of "Crevices" in a sentence: "steam escaped from a long crevice in the volcano".

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

"Crevices" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Crevices"?

"Crevices" is pronounced /ˈkre-vəs/ and divided into syllables as crev·ice.

What is the origin of the word "Crevices"?

"Crevices" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French crevace, from crever to break, from Latin crepare to crack. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Crevices" meaning "an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure"?

When "Crevices" (noun) means an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure, synonyms include checks, chinks, clefts, cracks, crannies and fissures.