cranny
Translation
cranny, nook, crevice
Examples
Spiders often hide in dark crannies.
Spiders often hide in dark crannies.
He searched every nook and cranny for his keys.
He searched every nook and cranny for his keys.
Grammar Patterns
a/the cranny a small, narrow opening in a wall or rock Spiders often hide in dark crannies.
every nook and cranny every part of a place He searched every nook and cranny.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crack, crevice, fissure, nook
Etymology
From Old French 'cran', meaning 'a notch'.
Memory Tips
Often used in the idiom 'every nook and cranny', which means every single part of a place, even the small, hidden parts.