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crevices

noun

plural of crevice

as in fissures

an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure steam escaped from a long crevice in the volcano

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Recent Examples of crevices Focus on the undersides of the leaves since aphids often hide out in those crevices. — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026 Just like crevices in window frames, openings in door and window screens can invite a plethora of pests inside. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 For a no-fuss clean, opt for a spa with smooth edges and fewer hidden crevices. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2026 For tighter spaces, a cotton swab or an old toothbrush can help lift residue and reach crevices. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026 Because wicker has so many crevices in its woven design, thorough cleaning and even coverage are especially important for a comprehensive application on either real or synthetic wicker. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026 Unapproved use of old cardboard pieces placed in underside crevices below the center prep table. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 However, the way those handles are attached to the cooking pot also create a few more crevices for moisture and reside to hide. — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 Moray eels and octopuses sometimes emerge from rocky crevices, while juvenile sharks may glide through the pool. — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

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fissures

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Once moored, a boardwalk leads through old-growth forest to the fault itself, where ocean water is drawn in, heated up high and released through fissures in the rock.

— Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Elsewhere, including in Veraguas province, large fissures ran along roadways.

— Aris Mariota, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

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