Synonyms of crevice

crevice

noun

ˈkre-vəs 

as in fissure

an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure

steam escaped from a long crevice in the volcano

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fissure
• rift
• crack
• cleft
• cranny
• split
• gap
• chink
• fracture
• crevasse
• check
• slit
• rupture
• opening
• breach
• incision
• hairline
• craze
• gash
• cut

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crevice

As the gas rapidly accumulates within these tiny crevices, the bubbles expand almost instantaneously and push the beverage violently out of the bottle to create a soda fountain, also called a geyser. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026

Similarly, silverfish can find their way into these crevices as well. — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 2026

Hard-to-reach grooves and corners often require extra scrubbing, so Harris recommends keeping a crevice cleaning brush on hand. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Grab your soft brush and gently sweep any dust out of hard-to-reach crevices (think carved detailing, small corners, or shelving joints). — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026