Cranny: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ณ๏ธ
cranny
[ หkrรฆni ]
in a wall
A small, narrow opening or crevice, especially in a rock or wall.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Light was filtering through a cranny in the wall.
- I found a spider hiding in a cranny in the old house.
Translations
Translations of the word "cranny" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fenda
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคฐเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Spalte
๐ฎ๐ฉ celah
๐บ๐ฆ ััะปะธะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ szczelina
๐ฏ๐ต ้้ (ใใใพ, sukima)
๐ซ๐ท fissure
๐ช๐ธ grieta
๐น๐ท yarฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ํ (teum)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดู
๐จ๐ฟ ลกtฤrbina
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกtrbina
๐จ๐ณ ่ฃ็ผ (liรจfรจng)
๐ธ๐ฎ razpoka
๐ฎ๐ธ sprunga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแแ (naprali)
๐ฆ๐ฟ yarฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ grieta
Etymology
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.
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