To split, forming fissures.
A long, narrow crack or opening made by breaking or splitting, especially in rock or earth.
A groove, deep furrow, elongated cleft or tear between body parts or in the substance of an organ; a sulcus.
A break or slit in tissue usually at the junction of skin and mucous membrane.
A state of incompatibility or disagreement.
To divide into tranches.
A distinct subdivision of a single policyholder's benefits, typically relating to separate premium increments.
One of a set of classes or risk maturities that compose a multiple-class security, such as a CMO or REMIC; a class of bonds. Collateralized mortgage obligations are structured with several tranches of bonds that have various maturities.
A pension scheme's or scheme member's benefits relating to distinct accrual periods with different rules.
A slice, section or portion.