gliff

/ɡlɪf/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, narrow opening or passage in a wall or other structure.

“The gliff in the ancient castle wall led to a hidden underground chamber.”

2. verb

To remove or cut something, especially a stone or brick, from a wall or other structure.

“The archaeologists carefully gliffed away a piece of the ancient mural to reveal the underlying layer.”

Synonyms

  • crevice
  • opening
  • passage

Antonyms

  • barrier
  • obstruction