CEFR B2

scissure

noun

Meaning

A cut, split, or division, especially a deep one.

Examples

The rock face had a deep scissure running down its center.
A scissure in the earth's crust appeared after the earthquake.

Synonyms: split, crack, fissure, rent, incision

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scissure (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪʃər/

Definition

A cut, split, or division, especially a deep one.

Examples

The rock face had a deep scissure running down its center.
A scissure in the earth's crust appeared after the earthquake.

How to Use scissure

a scissure in (prepositional phrase): Indicates the location or object that contains the division. — "There was a noticeable scissure in the old book's cover."
deep scissure (collocation): Emphasizes the extent of the division. — "The storm left a deep scissure in the landscape."

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