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Chasm

A deep opening made by disruption, as a breach in the earth or a rock; a yawning abyss; a cleft; a fissure.

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Abysm 76% connected

An abyss; a gulf.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Abyss 76% connected

A bottomless or unfathomed depth, gulf, or chasm; hence, any deep, immeasurable, and, specifically, hell, or the bottomless pit.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Gulf 76% connected

A hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin,

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Gap 76% connected

An opening in anything made by breaking or parting; as, a gap in a fence; an opening for a passage or entrance; an opening which implies a breach or…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Opening 76% connected

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