Definition of Crevasse
Crevasse
cre·vasse
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a deep crack or opening in the earth or in a glacier, typically caused by it splitting;
e.g. The climber slipped into the crevasse and had to wait for a rescue team to arrive.
(noun)
(American) a break or gap in the walls that form the sides of a canal or river;
e.g. They worked quickly to seal the crevasse before it could cause floods.
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