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щель — meaning in English

shchel

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English meaning

  • crack verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
  • cranny noun A small, narrow gap or opening, such as a crack in a wall.
  • flaw noun A defect or imperfection, often one that is hidden or not obvious at first.
  • gap noun An empty space or opening between two things, or a break in something continuous.
  • slit noun A long, narrow cut or opening.
  • slot noun A narrow opening or groove designed to fit something into, or an assigned place in a schedule or sequence.
  • split verb To divide something into parts, often along a line.

Senses

щель is used for these senses in English:

  • crack A narrow opening.
  • cranny A small, narrow opening, fissure, crevice, or chink, as in a wall, or other substance.
  • flaw A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.
  • gap An opening allowing passage or entrance.
  • gap An opening that implies a breach or defect.
  • slit A narrow cut or opening; a slot.
  • slot A narrow depression, perforation, or aperture; especially, one for the reception of a piece fitting or sliding into it.
  • split A crack or longitudinal fissure.

crack — full definition

  1. verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
  2. verb To solve a difficult problem or figure something out.
  3. verb To break down or give in under pressure, especially during questioning or stress.
  4. verb To make a joke.
  5. noun A thin line or split in a surface.

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