cre
vasse
Plural
crevasses
1
a large crack or fissure, especially in a glacier or ice sheet
- The mountaineers carefully navigated around the crevasses as they ascended the icy slopes of the mountain.
- The expedition team used specialized equipment to bridge the crevasse safely and continue their journey across the glacier.
- The explorers marveled at the deep blue hue of the crevasse walls, sculpted by the pressure of the moving ice.
- It is essential for climbers to be roped together when crossing glaciers to prevent falls into hidden crevasses.
- The rescue team sprang into action when they received reports of a hiker who had fallen into a crevasse while traversing the glacier.