Synonyms of cranny

cranny

noun

ˈkra-nē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crevice
• fissure
• rift
• crack
• cleft
• split
• chink
• gap
• check
• fracture
• crevasse
• slit
• rupture
• opening
• breach
• craze
• hairline
• incision
• cut
• gash

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cranny

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