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fissure in Dutch

fissure in Dutch is spleet — fissure means a long, narrow crack or split, especially in rock, ground, or body tissue.

fissure in Dutch

spleet
noun
A long, narrow crack or opening made by breaking or splitting, especially in rock or earth.

What does "fissure" mean?

  1. noun A long, narrow crack or split, especially in rock, ground, or body tissue.
    "A deep fissure had opened in the volcanic rock."
  2. noun A serious disagreement or split between people or groups.
    "The scandal caused a fissure within the political party."
  3. verb To crack or split apart.
    "The clay fissured as it dried in the sun."
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fissure in a sentence

  • A deep fissure had opened in the volcanic rock.
  • The dentist noticed a small fissure in the patient's gum.
  • The scandal caused a fissure within the political party.
  • The clay fissured as it dried in the sun.

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What is "fissure" in Dutch?

"fissure" in Dutch is spleet. fissure means: A long, narrow crack or split, especially in rock, ground, or body tissue.

How do you use "fissure" in a sentence?

Example: "A deep fissure had opened in the volcanic rock." In Dutch, "fissure" is spleet.

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