cranny

Meanings

• noun

  A small, narrow opening or recess, especially one in a wall or between rocks.

  - "The adventurers found a cranny in the castle wall to hide in."
  - "The bird built its nest in a cranny of the cliff."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɹæni/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈkɹæni/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cranny
danny , hanny , wanny

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Variants

List of all variants of cranny that leads to same result
crannied , crannies , cranny , every nook and cranny

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Etymology

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Old English cranig, from cran meaning 'corner' or 'angle'.

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Trivia

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1. A cranny is often used as a metaphor for a secret or hidden place.

2. The term 'cranny' is also used in geology to describe small fissures in rocks.

3. Crannies can provide shelter and protection for various forms of wildlife.

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Related Concepts

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1. nook: A small, secluded place, often used interchangeably with cranny.

2. crevice: A deep, narrow crack or fissure, similar to a cranny.

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Culture

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Crannies have been used as hiding places in literature and folklore, such as in the tales of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.

How to Memorize "cranny"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small opening or recess, like a hole in a wall or a crevice between rocks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a cozy, hidden place, like a nook or a hiding spot.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'cranny' as 'corner Annie' to help remember the meaning.

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