crawl space
noun
: a shallow unfinished space beneath the first floor or under the roof of a building especially for access to plumbing or wiring
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Also, use hardware cloth or metal mesh behind any larger openings, such as dryer vents, crawl space entries, and attic vents.
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
People who are sensitive to mold may experience allergy symptoms from a damp crawl space.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Many sump pumps have been running constantly to remove water from crawl spaces, Oclon said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The crawl space opened, and a man entered, while another crouched just outside, wielding a knife.
—Shelly Kittleson, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
People who are sensitive to mold may experience allergy symptoms from a damp crawl space.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Many sump pumps have been running constantly to remove water from crawl spaces, Oclon said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The crawl space opened, and a man entered, while another crouched just outside, wielding a knife.
—Shelly Kittleson, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for crawl space
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“Crawl space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crawl%20space. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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