fissures

"Clouds were forming interesting shapes in the sky. "

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

"The baker elongated the dough by pulling on it before placing it in the oven. "

"The bird's nest was a concrete example of how strong and carefully constructed things can be. "

"The carpenter used a chisel to create a groove in the wooden plank to fit the shelf support. "

"Turn the doorknob to open the door."

"The farmer carefully followed the furrows in the field to plant the corn seeds. "

"The lightning caused thunder."

"The long drought caused the farmer's crops to wither and die. "

"The earthquake shook the school building during recess, causing some minor damage. "

"Railway crossings without gates are highly dangerous."

"The sun appeared from behind the clouds, casting a warm glow over the schoolyard. "