Synonyms of cranny

cranny

noun

ˈkra-nē 

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

• crevice
• fissure
• rift
• crack
• cleft
• split
• chink
• gap
• check
• fracture
• crevasse
• slit
• rupture
• opening
• breach
• craze
• hairline
• incision
• cut
• gash

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cranny

These allergens become airborne and make their way into the nooks and crannies of your home. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 2 July 2026

This handheld microfiber duster is designed to fit right into nooks and crannies to pick up dirt rather than just move it around. — Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026

In addition, the stair tool and combination tool help get into all the nooks and crannies of your house for top-to-bottom cleaning. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026

Explore Harpers Ferry’s History As the National Park Service has preserved most of the centuries-old buildings in Harpers Ferry, the entire town is a historical site in its own right, with countless nooks and crannies to explore. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026