We saw strange, colorful creatures in the crannies of the reef while scuba diving.
We explored every cranny of the old castle.
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The flowers Gaines preserves have fewer nooks and crannies for moisture to hide in.—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025 While vacuum cleaners and spin mops work wonders on floors, tackling the hidden nooks and crannies behind the faucet, in the shower, and around floor tiles usually requires a bit more elbow grease.—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 June 2025 The easiest bottle to clean is one that has very few nooks and crannies to store bacteria.—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 19 June 2025 The device includes attachments such as a dust brush and a crevice tool, meaning it can be used for cleaning upholstery and stairs, along with getting into nooks and crannies.—Toni Sutton, People.com, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cranny
Word History
Etymology
Middle English crany, from Middle French cren, cran notch
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