Sekirov Dictionary

fissure

UK /ˈfɪʃ.ə/US /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/

noun4

  1. A long, narrow crack or opening made by breaking or splitting, especially in rock or earth.
  2. A groove, deep furrow, elongated cleft or tear between body parts or in the substance of an organ.
  3. A break or slit in tissue usually at the junction of skin and mucous membrane.
  4. A state of incompatibility or disagreement.

verb1

  1. To split, forming fissures.
forms

fissured · fissuring · fissures

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