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clefts

noun

plural of cleft
as in fissures
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure my fishing line managed to get wedged in a cleft in the rocks

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  1. fissures
  2. crevices
Noun
  • Groundwater steadily rises through fissures in the limestone bedrock, providing the spring with a constant flow of pristine water.
    — Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Allegations expose fissures within SEIU Two law firms conducted separate investigations into Regan’s behavior at SEIU California, an umbrella group consisting of 17 local service unions.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of fissures
Noun
  • For tighter spaces, a cotton swab or an old toothbrush can help lift residue and reach crevices.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Because wicker has so many crevices in its woven design, thorough cleaning and even coverage are especially important for a comprehensive application on either real or synthetic wicker.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of crevices
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“Clefts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clefts. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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