scissure

/ˈsɪsər/; /sɪˈsʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

A narrow or shallow fissure, crack, or cleft in a rock or other surface; a small fault or fracture.

“The geologist studied the scissure in the granite rock to understand its geological history.”

Synonyms

  • cleft
  • fissure

Antonyms

  • solid
  • unbroken