Rift and Sulcus

Rift

Rift noun - An irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure.

Sulcus and rift are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sulcus" instead a noun "Rift".

Nearby Words: rifted, rifting

Sulcus

Sulcus noun - (anatomy) any of the narrow grooves in an organ or tissue especially those that mark the convolutions on the surface of the brain.
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Rift and sulcus are semantically related. You can use "Rift" instead a noun "Sulcus".
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