crevasse in a sentence
n.
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Definition
A crevasse is a deep, narrow fissure or crack in a glacier or ice field, often posing a danger to climbers and hikers.
Sample Sentences
- The climbers cautiously navigated the treacherous crevasse, aware of the dangers below.
- A sudden snowstorm made it difficult to see the crevasse that had claimed many before them.
- Research expeditions often study the ice formations that form around the crevasse during the summer melt.
- As she peered over the edge, the depth of the crevasse left her breathless with awe and fear.
- The guide instructed the group to avoid stepping too close to the crevasse's edge to prevent accidents.