as in crevice
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
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Recent Examples of cranny
Avoid dog cooling collars that have nooks and crannies that can be difficult to keep grass and dirt out of.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
The nooks and crannies of the standing coral skeletons provide an opportunity for the seaweeds, which compete with coral for reef space, to proliferate and take over the reef, preventing the return of corals.
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John Kominoski,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
Concentrated apple cider syrup is drizzled over this poke loaf to fill up all the little nooks and crannies with big apple flavor.
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Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
There are incredible views of the valley below from every nook and cranny of the garden, the dining terraces, and west-facing bedrooms.
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Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cranny
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
The nooks and crannies of the standing coral skeletons provide an opportunity for the seaweeds, which compete with coral for reef space, to proliferate and take over the reef, preventing the return of corals.
—
John Kominoski,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
Concentrated apple cider syrup is drizzled over this poke loaf to fill up all the little nooks and crannies with big apple flavor.
—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
There are incredible views of the valley below from every nook and cranny of the garden, the dining terraces, and west-facing bedrooms.
—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cranny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cranny
Noun
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This cordless hand vacuum tackles messes on furniture, in the car, and all kinds of nooks and crannies thanks to its lightweight, compact design, extra-large dust cup capacity, and accessories like a crevice tool, scrubbing brush, and a self-cleaning pet power brush.
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And those who like an easygoing cleaning experience opt for robot vacuums to clean every corner and crevice around the house.
Noun
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The fissure was visible before the war.
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So, too, does the idea that a soccer coach could close fissures that even the well-meaning among career politicians have failed to seal.
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“Cranny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cranny. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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