fissure (n.)

  1. a long narrow depression in a surface

    [ Syn: crevice , cranny , crack , chap ]

  2. a long narrow opening

    [ Syn: crack , cleft , crevice , scissure ]

  3. (anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes

    fissure (v.)

  1. break into fissures or fine cracks

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