Crannies

Crannies
Cranny Cran"ny (kr[a^]n"n[y^]), n.; pl. {Crannies} (-n[i^]z). [F. cran notch, prob. from L. crena (a doubful word).] 1. A small, narrow opening, fissure, crevice, or chink, as in a wall, or other substance. [1913 Webster]

In a firm building, the cavities ought not to be filled with rubbish, but with brick or stone fitted to the crannies. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

He peeped into every cranny. --Arbuthnot. [1913 Webster]

2. (Glass Making) A tool for forming the necks of bottles, etc. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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