crevice
What does "crevice" mean?
A crevice is a narrow opening, crack, or fissure, typically found in a rock face, a wall, or the ground. Think of it as a deep, thin split where the surface has pulled apart, creating a dark, tight space that might hide something or be difficult to reach. While it is most commonly used to describe geological formations, it can also be used metaphorically to describe small gaps in knowledge or hidden places in a structure. It sounds slightly more descriptive and deliberate than the word "crack," often implying depth or a jagged appearance.
"crevice" in conversation
Hiking
Be careful where you step, there's a deep crevice hidden under those leaves.
Be careful where you step, there's a deep crevice hidden under those leaves.
Good catch, I almost twisted my ankle!
Good catch, I almost twisted my ankle!
Used to warn someone about a physical hazard.
Cleaning
Make sure you scrub the crevice between the stove and the counter.
Make sure you scrub the crevice between the stove and the counter.
It's so tight, I can barely fit the brush in there.
It's so tight, I can barely fit the brush in there.
Used to describe a tight, hard-to-reach gap.
"crevice" in a sentence
The lizard hid in a small crevice.
The lizard hid in a small crevice.
Sunlight filtered through the crevice in the cave wall.
Sunlight filtered through the crevice in the cave wall.
Archaeologists discovered a rare artifact wedged deep within a limestone crevice.
Archaeologists discovered a rare artifact wedged deep within a limestone crevice.
