Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crevassed
adjective
/krəˈvæst/
Definition
broken or split into crevices or cracks.
Examples
- The crevassed glacier posed a challenge for the climbers, who had to navigate carefully to avoid falling into the deep cracks.
- During the hike, we were amazed by the crevassed terrain, which appeared both beautiful and treacherous.
- As we traversed the crevassed ice, we took extra precautions to ensure everyone’s safety.
Meaning
Describing a surface that has deep cracks, often used in geography and geology to refer to a glacier or icefield that is marked by fractures.
Synonyms
- cracked
- fractured
- split
- chipped
