crevice
noun
a crack forming an opening; cleft; rift; fissure.
crevices
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pluralof crevice.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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They are sticky and chewy, each bite of fruit managing to get stuck in between the tightest crevices of your teeth.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Also, crevices larger than a quarter-inch must be sealed “to prevent vermin harborage.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
Researchers from Bournemouth University have found evidence they can attract sea creatures which thrive in their crevices but aren't found elsewhere on the seawall.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
But would the holographic pixels of an A.I.-generated facsimile capture the tiny crevices between my brother’s crooked teeth?
From Slate ● Apr. 23, 2026
The rest of the time they crowded into crevices that were easily found by the streaks of dried urine staining the rocks.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
