Meaning & use
crevice vs. crevasse
A crevice is a narrow crack or opening, especially in rock or a wall, while a crevasse is a deep, open fissure in glacial ice.
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A crevice in the cliff face hid a small nest of birds.
The climbers roped together carefully to avoid falling into a hidden crevasse.
A note on using this word
Crevasse is almost always used for ice or snow, while crevice applies to rock, walls, or other solid surfaces.
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