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
