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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Only a few empty seats lingered in Empower’s nooks and crannies.—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026 Burke’s in-the-round staging makes use of many nooks and crannies in the intimate venue; for example, Bunny’s bed and the Old Woman’s rocking chair are tucked into gaps between the rows of seats.—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 Getting into the nooks and crannies is the only way to completely eliminate them for good—this is where shaving cream comes in.—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026 There’s fountains, small areas to climb, and concealed nooks and crannies.—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cranny
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Etymology
Middle English crany, from Middle French cren, cran notch