Fissure
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɪʃ.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fissure is a noun meaning A long, narrow crack or opening made by breaking or splitting, especially in rock or earth.
Meaning
A long, narrow crack or opening made by breaking or splitting, especially in rock or earth.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) A groove, deep furrow, elongated cleft or tear between body parts or in the substance of an organ.
- (anatomy) A break or slit in tissue usually at the junction of skin and mucous membrane.
- A state of incompatibility or disagreement.
- To split, forming fissures.
Example Sentences
After Miller's Dale Junction, the main Derby-Manchester line crosses the Wye for the last time and turns north-west up Great Rocks Dale, a natural fissure several miles long.
Word Forms
- fissures
- fissuring
- fissured
Synonyms for fissure
Depending on context, synonyms include schism, crack, crevice, cleft, scissure, cranny.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cleft, scissure, cranny, crevice, crack, chap.
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