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Definition
a large and deep and steep-sided opening on the earth's surface; or (more rarely) any large gap
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a very large difference — often of opinion
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a very large difference — often of opinion
- Thus Hester Prynne, whose heart had lost its regular and healthy throb, wandered without a clue in the dark labyrinth of mind; now turned aside by an insurmountable precipice; now starting back from a deep chasm.Chapter 13 — Another View of Hester (84% in)
chasm = pit or large difference
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