crevasse

/ˈkrɛvəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A large and deep opening or chasm in the ground, especially in a glacier or ice field, or a deep, narrow opening in a rock or cliff.

“The hikers were caught in a sudden storm and found themselves at the edge of a massive crevasse.”

Synonyms

  • chasm
  • gulch
  • ravine

Antonyms

  • peak
  • ridge