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cranny

 

[ หˆkrรฆni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a wall

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

Synonyms

crack, crevice, fissure

Examples of usage

  • Light was filtering through a cranny in the wall.
  • I found a spider hiding in a cranny in the old house.
Context #2 | Noun

knowledge

A small, insignificant detail or piece of information.

Synonyms

aspect, detail, element

Examples of usage

  • She managed to find out every cranny of the mystery.
  • The detective examined every cranny of the crime scene.

Translations

Translations of the word "cranny" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fenda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฐเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spalte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ celah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ั–ะปะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczelina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้š™้–“ (ใ™ใใพ, sukima)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fissure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grieta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yarฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‹ˆ (teum)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกtฤ›rbina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtrbina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ‚็ผ (liรจfรจng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razpoka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sprunga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒžแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜ (naprali)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yarฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grieta

Word origin

The word 'cranny' originated from Middle English 'crani', which came from Old French 'craigne', meaning 'fissure'. It has been used in English since the 15th century. Over time, 'cranny' evolved to represent not only physical crevices but also small details or pieces of information. It has maintained its relevance in both literal and figurative contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,508, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.