as in crevices
a deep, narrow opening or crack in an area of thick ice or rock
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Noun
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Chickadees, nuthatches, and others are able to locate and eat dormant and larval insects by carefully inspecting crevices and cracks in tree bark.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 Dec. 2024 -
In fact, according to our experts, failing to take some time to walk around you and thoroughly inspect crevices for gaps or cracks in your home can cause major problems for you comfort-wise and wallet-wise this winter season.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In the depths of the ocean where the Earth’s crust meets the freezing water, chemicals leak into the seawater through cracks and fissures called cold seeps.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2025
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But once the splintering starts, Wille explained, the concrete’s degradation accelerates, as the fissures expose pyrrhotite to more moisture and oxygen.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The gorge’s steep ravines and lush vegetation create an atmospheric setting that feels almost mythical.—
Praveen Moman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Dec. 2024
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Then their decayed remains began to turn up in the dense national forest that surrounds Placerville, dumped behind rocks or deep in ravines veiled by towering pines.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Dec. 2024
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Many were small, but if the thunderstorm coincided with Santa Ana winds, the gusts could blow embers into the canyons, spreading the conflagration rapidly.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Dec. 2024
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The city, which is about 45 miles north of Los Angeles, is known for its rugged canyons, stunning bluffs and celebrities' seaside mansions.—
Bradford Betz,
Fox News,
13 Dec. 2024
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“Crevasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crevasses. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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