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

Examples of crawl space in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Likewise, close off crawl spaces to prevent coyotes from crawling under your house. —

Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024 He was shot twice in the head and his body was found in the third-floor attic crawl space, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said. —

Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2024 It is usually installed in a home’s basement, though it can also be installed in a crawl space or cellar under the house. —

Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2024 Before Getting Started To check your home for mold and mildew, start with areas where there could be high humidity or water damage, such as a damp basement or crawl space. —

Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for crawl space

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