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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The damp nooks and crannies trap debris creating the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, including E. coli.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Served warm, the creamy, sweet sauce falls into the nooks and crannies of toasty bread and rich apple custard.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
While a tedious task, using a small, clean paintbrush to dust each ornament is a sure way to get into any nooks and crannies.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Some might enjoy sifting through the nooks and crannies for every discovery, others might want to race through to experience the game without all the bloat.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Served warm, the creamy, sweet sauce falls into the nooks and crannies of toasty bread and rich apple custard.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
While a tedious task, using a small, clean paintbrush to dust each ornament is a sure way to get into any nooks and crannies.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Some might enjoy sifting through the nooks and crannies for every discovery, others might want to race through to experience the game without all the bloat.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Cranny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cranny. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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