crawl space
noun
: a shallow unfinished space beneath the first floor or under the roof of a building especially for access to plumbing or wiring
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Some examples include installing rain gutter covers to keep dead leaves from accumulating, avoiding flammable siding and ensuring that vents have screens to prevent embers from getting into the attic or crawl space.
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Max Moritz, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
For example, installing rain gutter covers to keep dead leaves from accumulating, avoiding flammable siding and ensuring that vents have screens to prevent embers from getting into the attic or crawl space can lower the risk of the home catching fire.
—Luca Carmignani, The Conversation, 2 June 2025
The next day, police found Grimes’ body in the crawl space.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
Also, run a dehumidifier to keep your basement or crawl space dry, and apply mold-resistant paints, materials, and cleaners to curb mold and mildew growth.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
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Max Moritz, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
For example, installing rain gutter covers to keep dead leaves from accumulating, avoiding flammable siding and ensuring that vents have screens to prevent embers from getting into the attic or crawl space can lower the risk of the home catching fire.
—Luca Carmignani, The Conversation, 2 June 2025
The next day, police found Grimes’ body in the crawl space.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
Also, run a dehumidifier to keep your basement or crawl space dry, and apply mold-resistant paints, materials, and cleaners to curb mold and mildew growth.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
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“Crawl space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crawl%20space. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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