Definitions

1. verb

to break or cause to break apart, especially with a sudden or violent force.

“The strong current crevis the rocks near the shore.”

2. noun

a break or fissure in something, especially the earth’s surface.

“The geologists studied the crevis in the rock face.”

3. noun

a crack or fissure in the earth’s crust, especially one caused by seismic activity.

“The earthquake left deep crevis in the city’s streets.”