crevice
Pronunciación: [ˈkrɛvɪs]
Palabra
Contexto: «physical space»
(noun) a crevice is a narrow opening or crack in a surface. Think of it like a small gap where things can fall in or hide. You might find a crevice in a rock or between the floorboards in a house.
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We found a tiny insect living in the crevice of the rock.
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There are no crevices in this smooth wall; it's completely flat.
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Can you see anything hiding in the crevice between those two big stones?
Contexto: «geology»
(noun) in geology, a crevice can refer to a specific kind of crack or fissure in rocks formed by natural processes. This happens over time as the earth shifts and breaks.
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The mountain has many crevices that scientists study to learn about its history.
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The cliffs here are solid with no visible crevices, making it hard for plants to grow.
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What caused the crevices in the rock formation we see here?
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