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- [kruh-vas]
- /krəˈvæs/
- /krəˈvæs/
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- [kruh-vas]
- /krəˈvæs/
Definitions of crevasse word
- countable noun crevasse A crevasse is a large, deep crack in thick ice or rock. 3
- noun crevasse a deep crack or fissure, esp in the ice of a glacier 3
- noun crevasse a break in a river embankment 3
- verb crevasse to make a break or fissure in (a dyke, wall, etc) 3
- noun crevasse a deep crack or fissure, esp. in a glacier 3
- noun crevasse a break in the levee of a river, dike, etc. 3
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Origin of crevasse
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15, Americanism; < French; see crevice
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Parts of speech for Crevasse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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crevasse popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crevasse
noun crevasse
- abyss — An abyss is a very deep hole in the ground.
- fissure — a narrow opening produced by cleavage or separation of parts.
- chasm — A chasm is a very deep crack in rock, earth, or ice.
- cleft — A cleft in a rock or in the ground is a narrow opening in it.
- hole — an opening through something; gap; aperture: a hole in the roof; a hole in my sock.
Antonyms for crevasse
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