abyss

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• Hyphenation: a·byss

Noun

Singular abyss

Plural abysses

1. (countable) An abyss is a very deep crack in the earth.
   • Synonym: chasm

See also

• gorge
• ravine
• canyon
• fissure
• rift
• crevasse
• void