fissures

[US]/ˈfɪʃəz/
[UK]/ˈfɪʃərz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.narrow cracks or openings; injuries or splits; divisions or disagreements; cracks or crevices
v.to split or break open; to divide or separate

Phrases & Collocations

crack fissures

rock fissures

surface fissures

fissures form

fissures appear

fissures develop

fissures widen

fissures close

fissures heal

fissures deepen

Example Sentences

there are fissures in the rock that can lead to cave systems.

the earthquake caused fissures in the ground.

fissures in the ice can be dangerous for climbers.

we need to fill the fissures in the pavement to prevent water damage.

fissures in the wall indicate structural problems.

scientists study the fissures to understand volcanic activity.

there are small fissures in the glass that weaken its strength.

fissures can form in the soil due to drought.

he noticed the fissures in his relationship with his friend.

fissures in the earth's crust can lead to seismic activity.

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