crevice

Definition of crevicenext
as in fissure
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure steam escaped from a long crevice in the volcano

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Recent Examples of crevice And those who like an easygoing cleaning experience opt for robot vacuums to clean every corner and crevice around the house. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026 This involves sealing all cracks, crevices and entry points with materials that won't degrade over time. Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 June 2026 How to Use Diatomaceous Earth Outdoors To use diatomaceous earth outdoors, apply a fine layer to the perimeter of the patio or garden, paying special attention to any cracks and crevices in your walkways or patio. Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026 Alternatively, don’t pass up this Dirt Devil vacuum that comes with handy extras — a crevice tool and an upholstery brush. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crevice
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Noun
  • The fissure was visible before the war.
    Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 19 June 2026
  • So, too, does the idea that a soccer coach could close fissures that even the well-meaning among career politicians have failed to seal.
    Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • The fallout from Batula and Wilson’s relationship caused some rifts in the friend group, and their exits were not entirely surprising.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • For a party that prides itself on diversity, the clashes have exacerbated fierce debates over identity politics and long-standing rifts between progressives and moderates.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 June 2026

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“Crevice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crevice. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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