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Scissure (Noun)

Meaning

A long narrow opening.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

  • The scissure in the rock face provided a narrow passageway for the hikers to climb through.
  • A scissure in the bark of the ancient tree revealed the intricate patterns of its inner layers.
  • The scissure in the wall of the cave led to a hidden underground chamber.
  • Geologists studied the scissure in the earth's surface to understand the region's tectonic history.
  • The scissure in the ice allowed the scientists to collect samples from the frozen lake's depths.

Synonyms

  • Crevice
  • Fissure
  • Crack
  • Cleft

Hypernyms

  • Gap
  • Opening

Hyponyms

  • Chap
  • Chink
  • Slit
  • Shift
  • Volcano
  • Geological Fault
  • Rift
  • Fault
  • Fatigue Crack
  • Faulting
  • Break
  • Split
  • Vent
  • Crevasse
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