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cranny

noun cran·ny \ˈkra-nē\

: a small opening or space

plural crannies

Full Definition of CRANNY

: a small break or slit : crevice

: an obscure nook or corner

— cran·nied \-nēd\ adjective

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Origin of CRANNY

Middle English crany, from Middle French cren, cran notch

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to CRANNY

Synonyms: check, chink, cleft, crack, crevice, fissure, rift, split

Rhymes with CRANNY

canny, fanny, granny, nanny

CRANNIED Defined for Kids

cranny

noun cran·ny \ˈkra-nē\

plural cran·nies

Definition of CRANNY for Kids

: a small break or slit (as in a cliff)

: a place that is not generally known or noticed

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