crevasse Meaning & Definition
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What Does Crevasse Mean?
Crevasse is used as a noun meaning A crack or fissure in a glacier or snowfield; a chasm. It is also used to mean A breach in a canal or river bank. As a verb, it means To form crevasses.
Quick Facts About Crevasse
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-æs/ |
| Plural | crevasses |
| Verb forms | crevasses, crevassing, crevassed |
Crevasse Definition (Noun)
- A crack or fissure in a glacier or snowfield; a chasm.
- A breach in a canal or river bank.
- Any cleft or fissure.
- A discontinuity or “gap” between the accounted variables and an observed outcome.
Crevasse as a Verb
- To form crevasses.
- To fissure with crevasses.
Synonyms of Crevasse
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Crevasse synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
crevasse (plural crevasses)
crevasse (third-person singular simple present crevasses, present participle crevassing, simple past and past participle crevassed)
Words That Rhyme With Crevasse
Origin of Crevasse
From French crevasse. Doublet of crevice.
Crevasse: Your Questions Answered
Is crevasse a noun or a verb?
Crevasse is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of crevasse?
The plural of crevasse is crevasses.
What is the past tense of crevasse?
The past tense of crevasse is crevassed. The present participle is crevassing.