crevice

/ˈkrɛvɪs/; /ˈkrɛvɪsɪ/; /krɛˈvɪs/; /krɛˈvɪsi/; /krɛˈvɪsi/; /krɛˈvɪsi/; /krɛˈvɪsɪ/; /krɛˈvɪsi/; /krɛˈvɪsi/; /krɛˈvɪsɪ/; /krɛˈvɪsɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a narrow opening or crack in a surface, especially one that is difficult to see or reach.

“The crevice in the wall was home to a family of birds.”

2. verb

to divide or separate something into parts, especially by cutting or splitting.

“The crevice of the rock face made it difficult to navigate.”

3. verb

to create or make a crevice in something.

“The tool creviced the metal, creating a small crack.”