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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