Crannies Meaning in English
word · lemma: cranny
ˈkɹæniz
KRAN-eez
kɹˈænɪz
kran-EEZ
Definition
Small narrow holes, cracks, or spaces—often found in walls, rocks, or corners—where something can be hidden or hard to see.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural: 'nooks and crannies' is a common phrase for all the small hidden parts of a place. Formal and informal use. Refers to physical spaces too small for people, often where dust or small objects collect.
Spanish: grietas - rinconesPortuguese (BR): fendas - cantosPortuguese (PT): fendas - cantosChinese (Simplified): 缝隙 - 角落Chinese (Traditional): 縫隙 - 角落Hindi: दरारें - कोनेArabic: شُقوق - زواياBengali: ছিদ্র - খাঁজ - ফাঁকRussian: щели - трещины - углубленияJapanese: 隙間 - 裏側Vietnamese: khe hở - kẽ nhỏKorean: 틈 - 구석Turkish: aralıklar - çatlaklar - köşelerUrdu: درزیں - سوراخIndonesian: celah - retakan - sudut
Example Sentences
Spiders sometimes hide in the crannies of old walls.
basic
Dust collects in the crannies under the furniture.
basic
She found her ring in one of the crannies of the couch.
basic
The kids explored every nook and cranny of the old attic.
natural
You have to clean all the little crannies if you want the kitchen really spotless.
natural
Coins kept slipping into the crannies between the car seats.
natural