Associations to the word «Fissure»

Wiktionary

FISSURE, noun. A crack or opening, as in a rock
FISSURE, verb. To split forming fissures.

Dictionary definition

FISSURE, noun. A long narrow depression in a surface.
FISSURE, noun. A long narrow opening.
FISSURE, noun. (anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes.
FISSURE, verb. Break into fissures or fine cracks.

Wise words

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