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Definition of crevassed

crevassed

/krəˈvæst/
cre · vassed

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1

Having or broken by deep cracks, fissures, or chasms, especially in a glacier, ice sheet, or river levee.

Example

"The mountaineers roped themselves together before crossing the heavily crevassed glacier."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the noun 'crevasse' and the suffix '-ed', ultimately from Old French 'crevace' (a crevice or crack), derived from Vulgar Latin 'crepatia' and Latin 'crepare' (to crack or burst).

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