brisure

/bris.jʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

A break or fissure in a rock or stone

“The hikers had to navigate through the brisure in the rocky terrain.”

2. noun

A sudden or violent outburst, especially of emotion

“Her brisure of anger surprised everyone in the room.”

3. noun

A narrow opening or passage, especially in a wall or fortification

“The defenders used the brisure in the wall to launch a surprise attack.”

Synonyms

  • fissure
  • fissure
  • gash
  • rupture

Antonyms

  • integrity
  • solidity