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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An inspector can check grading, gutters, downspout drainage, crawl space conditions and signs of past water intrusion.
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Ryan Brennan
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Ventilate Crawl Spaces Reduce moisture and humidity in crawl spaces by placing moisture barriers over the soil and adding vents.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
After the family moved out for a second time, an industrial hygienist discovered high levels of lead and other metals in the house’s HVAC system, crawl space, attic and wall cavities.
—Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
But Blondie’s followers pointed out that this wasn’t her fault, noting that the onus is on residents to be responsible bear neighbors, sealing crawl spaces and trash cans to help prevent bears from developing a reliance on humans.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
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Ryan Brennan
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Ventilate Crawl Spaces Reduce moisture and humidity in crawl spaces by placing moisture barriers over the soil and adding vents.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
After the family moved out for a second time, an industrial hygienist discovered high levels of lead and other metals in the house’s HVAC system, crawl space, attic and wall cavities.
—Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
But Blondie’s followers pointed out that this wasn’t her fault, noting that the onus is on residents to be responsible bear neighbors, sealing crawl spaces and trash cans to help prevent bears from developing a reliance on humans.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 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 20 May. 2026.
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