Synonyms of crannies

crannies

noun

plural of cranny

as in crevices

an irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure

one climbing shoe got wedged into a cranny on the face of the cliff

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crevices
• fissures
• rifts
• cracks
• clefts
• splits
• gaps
• chinks
• crevasses
• checks
• fractures
• slits
• openings
• ruptures
• incisions
• crazes
• breaches
• hairlines
• cuts
• gashes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crannies

As many news reports will remind you, thoroughly rinsing produce under clean, running water is recommended, especially for fruits and vegetables with nooks and crannies where dirt and contaminants may become trapped. — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

In keeping, La Posta Vecchia’s intimate feel is that of a friend’s family castle, full of eccentric art pieces and quirky nooks and crannies in which to get lost. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026

Whether in your home’s high corners or the nooks and crannies of your yard, spiders like to hide. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

That's why certain fruits and vegetables with lots of nooks and crannies—like raspberries, blackberries, lettuce, cilantro, green onions, and basil—are more likely to harbor the parasite and cause illness. — Alice Park, Time, 8 July 2026

These allergens become airborne and make their way into the nooks and crannies of your home. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 2 July 2026

This handheld microfiber duster is designed to fit right into nooks and crannies to pick up dirt rather than just move it around. — Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026

In addition, the stair tool and combination tool help get into all the nooks and crannies of your house for top-to-bottom cleaning. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026

Explore Harpers Ferry’s History As the National Park Service has preserved most of the centuries-old buildings in Harpers Ferry, the entire town is a historical site in its own right, with countless nooks and crannies to explore. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026