crevice
Translation
crevice, crack, fissure
Examples
A small plant grew in the crevice of the rock.
A small plant grew in the crevice of the rock.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) a narrow opening in (sth.) A small plant grew in the crevice of the rock.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crack, fissure, chink, gap; Antonyms: surface, plain
Etymology
From Old French 'crevace' (a breach), from Latin 'crepare' (to crack, break).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'crevice' is where something has 'cracked' open. It sounds a bit like 'crack-abyss'.