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Cranny Definition & Meaning

cranny
noun
  1. a long narrow depression in a surface
  2. a small opening or crevice (especially in a rock face or wall)

"Cranny" in song lyrics

See how cranny is used in real songs:

  • "He died for my sins, every nook, every cranny"
    The Cross Movement — Lower Case Gods
  • "footloose and fancy free, look i opened a new nook and cranny"
    Noah23 — Imhotep
  • "And they moved around the corner on the coldest set cranny"
    Northstar — Coming Up, Coming Up

Usage tips for "cranny"

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Frequently asked questions

What does cranny mean?
a long narrow depression in a surface a small opening or crevice (especially in a rock face or wall)
What part of speech is cranny?
Cranny is a noun.
How many definitions does cranny have?
Cranny has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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