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Definition of crevice

crevice

/ˈkrɛv.ɪs/
crev · ice
Plural:crevices
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Adjective:creviced
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crevice Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A narrow opening, crack, or fissure, especially in a rock, wall, or floor.

Example

"Small alpine wildflowers managed to take root in a sheltered crevice along the limestone cliff."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Crevice' and 'crevasse' share the same linguistic root, but 'crevice' refers to a small, narrow crack in rock or a wall, whereas 'crevasse' specifically denotes a deep, wide chasm in a glacier or ice sheet.

• Nearby Words

cretinous
crevasse
crevassed
crevice
creviced
crew
crewcut

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Old French 'crevace', from Vulgar Latin '*crepatia', ultimately derived from the Latin verb 'crepare', meaning 'to crack, rattle, or burst'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crevice. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crevice
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