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Crevasse vs. Crevice
Crevasse
/krɪˈvæs/Examples:
The mountaineers carefully avoided the deep crevasse.A snowstorm concealed the crevasse, making it treacherous.The glacier's movement widened the crevasse over time.
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Crevice
/ˈkrevəs/Examples:
The spider disappeared into a small crevice in the wall.The ancient tree's roots spread into crevices of the rocky cliff.Secrets were hidden in the crevices of his complex mind.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- A crevasse is much larger and can be extremely deep, often found in glaciers.
- A crevice is smaller, typically a narrow opening or crack in rock or walls.
- Think of crevasse having an extra a which stands for air, suggesting it's larger and more open.
- Crevasses are associated with ice and glaciers, while crevices are found in hard surfaces like rocks.
- Remember that a crevice is almost like crack, both smaller openings.
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