cranny
noun
cran·ny ˈkra-nē 
plural crannies
1
: a small break or slit : crevice
2
: an obscure nook or corner
crannied
ˈkra-nēd
adjective 
Synonyms
- check
- chink
- cleft
- crack
- crevice
- fissure
- rift
- split
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Example Sentences
We saw strange, colorful creatures in the crannies of the reef while scuba diving. We explored every cranny of the old castle.
Recent Examples on the Web Contrary to what some of its critics claim, Amazon isn’t trying to pry into every nook and cranny of your home and health records. 
Allysia Finley, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 After a hot oil bath, every nook and cranny is aggressively dusted with a Sichuan peppercorn shake. Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Sep. 2022 Clean Cooktop While the burners are drying, wipe down the rest of your electric stove top, getting into every nook and cranny with a damp cloth or sponge. Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022 The firm uses a mini-vac to clear out every nook and cranny. Suzanne Kapner, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 Through Tonight: Skies are mainly clear through the night, although a patch or two of fog may develop in the typically foggiest locales like a nook or cranny near water. Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2022 Fans crowded every nook and cranny of Amoeba’s new Hollywood location to see the singer play a four-song set. Ej Panaligan, Variety, 29 July 2022 In no time, spills will be gone and every nook and cranny of your microwave will sparkle and shine. Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2022 Prices rose in practically every nook and cranny of the economy, especially food and housing. Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 24 July 2022 See More
Allysia Finley, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 After a hot oil bath, every nook and cranny is aggressively dusted with a Sichuan peppercorn shake. Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Sep. 2022 Clean Cooktop While the burners are drying, wipe down the rest of your electric stove top, getting into every nook and cranny with a damp cloth or sponge. Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022 The firm uses a mini-vac to clear out every nook and cranny. Suzanne Kapner, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 Through Tonight: Skies are mainly clear through the night, although a patch or two of fog may develop in the typically foggiest locales like a nook or cranny near water. Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2022 Fans crowded every nook and cranny of Amoeba’s new Hollywood location to see the singer play a four-song set. Ej Panaligan, Variety, 29 July 2022 In no time, spills will be gone and every nook and cranny of your microwave will sparkle and shine. Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2022 Prices rose in practically every nook and cranny of the economy, especially food and housing. Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 24 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English crany, from Middle French cren, cran notch
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing cranny
Kids Definition
cranny
noun
cran·ny ˈkra-nē
plural crannies
1
: a small break or slit (as in a cliff)
2
: a place that is not generally known or noticed
cranny
noun
as in crevice
an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure one climbing shoe got wedged into a cranny on the face of the cliff Synonyms & Similar Words
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