Definition of CRANNY

Examples of cranny in a Sentence

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 Web

Android 9 Pie, thoroughly reviewed Every year, Google releases a new version of Android, and every year, Ron Amadeo pokes around in every last nook and cranny of the mobile OS. — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, "The 20 most-popular stories of 2018," 25 Dec. 2018 If available, use the self-cleaning cycle on your appliance to ensure that every nook and cranny is touched. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "How to Clean an Oven Quickly and Painlessly," 18 Dec. 2018 Be sure to pay special attention to any nooks and crannies. — Gigi Engle, SELF, "Here's Everything You Need to Know About Anal Beads," 19 Dec. 2018 There are many interesting nooks and crannies to this data set. — Alvin Chang, Vox, "We analyzed every QAnon post on Reddit. Here’s who QAnon supporters actually are.," 8 Aug. 2018 Doheny Library is a favorite spot on campus, thanks to its dramatic, high-ceilinged study halls and elegant nooks and crannies spread over several floors. — Condé Nast Traveler, "The 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America," 6 Aug. 2018 Use your fingers to carefully work the paste into every little cranny, then go back over the surface, removing any excess. — Cathy Barrow, charlotteobserver, "Here’s how I finally got my Bundt cake out of its pan | Charlotte Observer," 27 Feb. 2018 Unlike the Millennial home, there’s no lofted office space, which allows the living room to open up and let air and natural light filter throughout every nook and cranny. — Alex Bazeley, Curbed, "Black-clad tiny home features a not-so-tiny living room," 25 June 2018 Moist nooks and crannies full of dead skin cells become the perfect breeding ground for organisms that can cause skin infections, according to the Cleveland Clinic. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "Test Your Housekeeping Knowledge: How Gross Are Your Cleaning Habits?," 10 July 2018

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