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Definition of cranny

cranny

/ˈkræn.i/
cran · ny
Plural:crannies
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Adjective:crannied
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cranny Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, narrow space, chink, or crevice, especially in a wall or rock.

Example

"Tiny alpine wildflowers took root in a sheltered cranny high on the stone cliff."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Most commonly encountered in the fixed idiomatic expression "every nook and cranny," meaning every part or aspect of a place or situation.

• Rhymes for cranny

• Nearby Words

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cranky
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Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in Middle English as 'crany', the word derives from Old French 'cran' (meaning a notch or crevice), which is traced back to Medieval Latin 'crena' (notch).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cranny. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cranny
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