Cranny (Noun)
Meaning 1
A small opening or crevice (especially in a rock face or wall).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Meaning 2
A long narrow depression in a surface.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The crack in the wall had deepened into a cranny over time, collecting dust and dirt.
- The small insect made its way into the cranny between the floorboards, where it was safe from predators.
- As I climbed the rock face, I searched for handholds in the narrow cranny that wound its way up the surface.
- The builder applied a special sealant to the cranny between the two panels to prevent water from seeping in.
- After years of neglect, the old door had developed a cranny between its edge and the frame, letting in a draft of cold air.