cranny
Translation
cranny, nook, crevice
Examples
He searched every nook and cranny.
He searched every nook and cranny.
Grammar Patterns
((in a/the cranny)) in a small crack He found the key in a cranny of the wall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nook, crevice, fissure, crack
Etymology
From Old French 'cran' meaning 'notch'.
Memory Tips
Most often heard in the idiom 'every nook and cranny', meaning 'everywhere'.