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fissure
('f/I//S//@/r )

noun (n)

  • a long narrow depression in a surface(noun.shape)
    Synonym:
    chap, crack, cranny, crevice
    source: wordnet30
  • a long narrow opening(noun.object)
    Synonym:
    cleft, crack, crevice, scissure, slit
    source: wordnet30
  • (anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes(noun.body)
    source: wordnet30
  • A narrow opening, made by the parting of any substance; a cleft; as, the fissure of a rock.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • break into fissures or fine cracks(verb.change)
    source: wordnet30
  • To cleave; to divide; to crack or fracture.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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