Synonyms of crevices

crevices

noun

plural of crevice

as in fissures

an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure

steam escaped from a long crevice in the volcano

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fissures
• rifts
• cracks
• crannies
• clefts
• gaps
• chinks
• splits
• crevasses
• fractures
• checks
• slits
• openings
• ruptures
• incisions
• gashes
• breaches
• hairlines
• crazes
• cuts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crevices

Just like crevices in window frames, openings in door and window screens can invite a plethora of pests inside. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

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

Unapproved use of old cardboard pieces placed in underside crevices below the center prep table. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

However, the way those handles are attached to the cooking pot also create a few more crevices for moisture and reside to hide. — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026

Moray eels and octopuses sometimes emerge from rocky crevices, while juvenile sharks may glide through the pool. — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

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

Sealing cracks and crevices near windows or entry points that may lead into the home can further aid in keeping centipedes and their prey away. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026