Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cranny
noun
/ˈkræni/
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Definition
A narrow opening or crack in a surface.
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Examples
- She found a hidden treasure in the cranny of the old wall.
- There were various crannies in the rock where small animals could hide.
- The spider spun its web in the cranny of the window frame.
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Meaning
Cranny refers to a small, often narrow space or gap, usually found in a wall or surface.
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Synonyms
- crevice
- gap
- fissure
- slot
- opening