Definition of cranny
crannies
1 : a small break or slit : crevice
2 : an obscure nook or corner
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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 of cranny from the Web
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Sitting south of the River Thames, the bustling London Bridge area is popular with tourists and locals who adore its nooks and crannies, its restaurants and pubs, its elegant riverside walk.
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But as Miami’s population density increases and familiar neighborhoods develop more nooks and crannies, developers will continue to gamble on long-term community-building endeavors — a sign of faith in the city’s continued growth.
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Think about all the different shades that are in the nooks and crannies of a Mojave desert landscape.
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Kostova is a clearheaded, elegant writer with a sneaky gift for incorporating the history and culture of a place into the nooks and crannies of a book that never feels bossy or expository.
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The OCMA building itself plays a role in the architectural theme, with artwork built into nearly every nook and cranny in the facility.
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The company is also studying ways to make lighter, stronger alloys for engine castings and scouring every nook and cranny for weight-loss opportunities.
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Origin and Etymology of cranny
Middle English crany, from Middle French cren, cran notch
First Known Use: 15th century
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crannies
1 : a small break or slit (as in a cliff)
2 : a place that is not generally known or noticed
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