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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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.
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In a firm building, the cavities ought not to be
filled with rubbish, but with brick or stone fitted
to the crannies. --Dryden.
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He peeped into every cranny. --Arbuthnot.
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2. (Glass Making) A tool for forming the necks of bottles,
etc.
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