crawl space
noun
: a shallow unfinished space beneath the first floor or under the roof of a building especially for access to plumbing or wiring
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Killing birds, scampering around the crawl space at night, making the local coyotes snarl at Charlie’s SUV… everything Katie does has to be deniable enough for her parents to roll with it, a story choice that defangs Cronin’s ability to let loose.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Close-up access to any potential den sites, such as crawl spaces under decks.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
How to prepare for a spring termite inspection A spring termite inspection will include searching areas in your home like a crawl space, so keep things clear and tidy to allow professionals access to all parts of your home.
—Ana Durrani, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Unbeknownst to her, the loot had been stashed in her attic crawl space.
—Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Close-up access to any potential den sites, such as crawl spaces under decks.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
How to prepare for a spring termite inspection A spring termite inspection will include searching areas in your home like a crawl space, so keep things clear and tidy to allow professionals access to all parts of your home.
—Ana Durrani, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Unbeknownst to her, the loot had been stashed in her attic crawl space.
—Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for crawl space
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“Crawl space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crawl%20space. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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