bergschrund

/ˈbɛrɡʃrʊnt/

Definitions

1. noun

A deep crevasse or fissure in a mountain glacier, formed by the movement of ice and resulting in a steep drop between two parallel glacier surfaces.

“The hikers had to navigate through a treacherous bergschrund on their way to the summit.”

Synonyms

  • crevasse
  • fissure

Antonyms

  • plateau
  • ridge