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
Water flossers blast away plaque from teeth, including between nooks and crannies that are hard to reach with regular floss and picks.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
But the nooks and crannies of my apartment aren’t the only thing calling for a reset—my shoe collection is, too.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
For one thing, the cake sticks to that two-piece mold, full of nooks and crannies, when it’s not prepped correctly.
—Lisa Gutierrez
april 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Instead, use a lightweight handheld vacuum (or a vacuum attachment) that can reach into even the smallest nooks and crannies.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
But the nooks and crannies of my apartment aren’t the only thing calling for a reset—my shoe collection is, too.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
For one thing, the cake sticks to that two-piece mold, full of nooks and crannies, when it’s not prepped correctly.
—Lisa Gutierrez
april 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Instead, use a lightweight handheld vacuum (or a vacuum attachment) that can reach into even the smallest nooks and crannies.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cranny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cranny
Noun
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Pikelinia floydmuraria is commonly found in cracks and crevices of walls and around buildings in urban areas.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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Use a soft brush — or even a toothbrush for tight crevices — and go gentle to avoid fraying the material.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The ledges are broken by crevices and fissures, and loose rocks of all sizes lie on them and below them.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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Reese’s remarks also struck a fissure in her relationship with ownership and the front office that, per a league source, never successfully healed.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Cranny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cranny. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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