Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fissure

Noun
/ˈfɪʃ.ər/
Definition
A narrow opening or crack in a surface.
Examples
  • The earthquake created a fissure in the ground.
  • A fissure in the ice made it dangerous for the explorers.
  • The doctor discovered a small fissure in the patient’s lung.
Meaning
A fissure refers to a split or crack that often occurs in the earth’s surface or in other materials.
Synonyms
  • Crack
  • Gap
  • Split
  • Crevice
  • Chasm