slath

/slæθ/

Definitions

1. noun

a small crack or cleft in the earth’s surface, especially one formed by the contraction of wet clay

“The farmer had to navigate through the slath in the muddy field to reach the other side.”

2. verb

to split or crack open, especially the surface of the earth

“The heavy rainfall caused the ground to slath and form small cracks.”

Synonyms

  • cleft
  • crack

Antonyms

  • unbroken
  • whole