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

But each room is packed with nooks and crannies and knickknacks to click around on, investigate, and learn about, so there’s almost always something to dig into. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 1 Aug. 2026

Because spills always seem to settle in the most inconvenient spots (like the bottom of your produce drawer), a dishwasher can help reach all the nooks and crannies that are hard to clean by hand. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

And the swifts have adapted to live with humans, raising their young in the nooks and crannies of buildings and other structures. — Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 22 July 2026

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