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chasm
(kăz′əm)n.
1. A deep, steep-sided opening in the earth's surface; an abyss or gorge.
2. A sudden interruption of continuity; a gap.
3. A pronounced difference of opinion, interests, or loyalty.
[Latin chasma, from Greek khasma.]
chas′mal (kăz′məl) adj.
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chasm
(ˈkæzəm)n
1. (Physical Geography) a deep cleft in the ground; abyss
2. a break in continuity; gap
3. a wide difference in interests, feelings, etc
[C17: from Latin chasma, from Greek khasma; related to Greek khainein to gape]
chasmal, ˈchasmic adj
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chasm
(ˈkæz əm)n.
1. a yawning fissure or deep cleft in the earth's surface; gorge.
2. any marked gap or break.
3. a wide divergence of opinions, interests, etc., esp. producing a breach in relations.
[1590–1600; < Latin chasma < Greek chásma, derivative of chaínein to gape; see yawn]
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Noun | 1. | chasm - a deep opening in the earth's surface abysm, abyss - a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively) gulf - a deep wide chasm |
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chasm
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هُوَّةٌ، هاوِيَه
propastrokle
kløft
kuilurotko
gjá
tarpeklis
aizabezdibenis
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chasm
(ˈkӕzəm) noun a deep opening between high rocks etc. The climber could not cross the chasm.
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