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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Use warm, soapy water or a disinfectant cleaner and microfiber cloth to wipe down all surfaces, plus any nooks and crannies like cupholders.
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
Officials are urging lottery players to check all the nooks and crannies for their Powerball tickets, according to a Feb. 11 news release by the Oregon Lottery.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
For Bundt pans that can't be lined with parchment, baking spray with flour (like Baker's Joy) is a miracle product that gets into all the nooks and crannies easily.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
The entire inside of the fridge should receive a monthly wipe down, while a more thorough deep clean should take place twice a year where the drawers and shelves are removed to get all the nooks and crannies.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
Officials are urging lottery players to check all the nooks and crannies for their Powerball tickets, according to a Feb. 11 news release by the Oregon Lottery.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
For Bundt pans that can't be lined with parchment, baking spray with flour (like Baker's Joy) is a miracle product that gets into all the nooks and crannies easily.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
The entire inside of the fridge should receive a monthly wipe down, while a more thorough deep clean should take place twice a year where the drawers and shelves are removed to get all the nooks and crannies.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cranny
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“Cranny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cranny. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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