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 WebThere’s a dust brush for pet hair and dirt embedded in upholstery, along with a crevice tool to clean all sorts of nooks and crannies, including windowsills and car seats and in between couch cushions.—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024 This means no hard-to-reach nooks or crannies when cleaning.—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for cranny
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English crany, from Middle French cren, cran notch
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