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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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, 19 Mar. 2026 Multiple seating and dining areas are found scattered among the tropical landscaping, taking advantage of all the little nooks and crannies on the grounds.—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026 This wand helps reach into nooks and crannies for a more accurate reading.—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026 The teeth dig into the nooks and crannies of the host animal's skin, while the lip forms an airtight, watertight seal.—Ben Coxworth
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Etymology
Middle English crany, from Middle French cren, cran notch