First Known Use: 14th century
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crevice
noun crev·ice \ˈkre-vəs\
: a narrow opening or crack in a hard surface and especially in rock
Full Definition of CREVICE
: a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
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Origin of CREVICE
Middle English, from Anglo-French crevace, from crever to break, from Latin crepare to crack
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CREVICE Defined for Kids
crevice
noun crev·ice \ˈkre-vəs\
Definition of CREVICE for Kids
: a narrow opening (as in the earth) caused by cracking or splitting : fissure
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crevice
noun crev·ice \ˈkrev-əs\
Medical Definition of CREVICE
: a narrow fissure or cleft <an ulcerated periodontal crevice>—see gingival crevice
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