loopholes

noun

Definition of loopholesnext
plural of loophole
as in crevices

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  1. crevices
  2. fissures
  3. crannies
Noun
  • Chickadees, nuthatches, and others are able to locate and eat dormant and larval insects by carefully inspecting crevices and cracks in tree bark.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, according to our experts, failing to take some time to walk around you and thoroughly inspect crevices for gaps or cracks in your home can cause major problems for you comfort-wise and wallet-wise this winter season.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of crevices
Noun
  • In the depths of the ocean where the Earth’s crust meets the freezing water, chemicals leak into the seawater through cracks and fissures called cold seeps.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
  • It was heralded by a swarm of earthquakes, and then the opening of fissures in the floor of the Halema'uma'u caldera.
    Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of fissures
Noun
  • The english muffin, made in house by their pastry chef Liz Hollinger, is tender and filled with all the nooks and crannies needed to absorb the savory goodness sandwiched in between.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Some might enjoy sifting through the nooks and crannies for every discovery, others might want to race through to experience the game without all the bloat.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of crannies
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