Meaning
crack, slit, gap
- A narrow opening, crack, or crevice in a surface.
- A slot or slit meant for inserting something (e.g. coins, a key).
In a sentence
Passa aria fredda attraverso una fessura nella finestra.
Cold air is coming through a crack in the window.
Inserisci la tessera nella fessura per aprire la porta.
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
C'è una fessura sul muro o è solo un'ombra?
Is there a crack on the wall or is it just a shadow?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fessura | feminine · singular |
| fessure | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often synonymous with 'crepa' or 'spiffero' when referring to cold air coming through.