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crevassing Definition


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crevasse
noun
    1. A deep vertical crack in a glacier, formed by stresses that build up as different parts of the glacier move at different rates.
    (US)
    2. A breach in the bank of the river.
verb
    crevassed, crevassing
    1. To make a fissure in (a wall, a dyke, etc).
Etymology: 19c: from French crevace crevice.

Info:
    These words are sometimes confused with each other.


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