crevice

as in fissure
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure steam escaped from a long crevice in the volcano

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Recent Examples of crevice Extra perk: The tower keeps the crevice and combination attachment tools out of sight. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025 Attachments Handheld vacuums may have attachments for specialized cleanings, such as hoses, brushes or crevice tools. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025 Use a cotton swab to work the treatment into seams and to brighten up vents, crevices and other irregular surfaces. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 Eliminating the rim from the toilet’s design also eliminates the crevices and holes, leaving far fewer spots for bacteria and debris to cling to. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crevice

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“Crevice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crevice. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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