Nook vs. Cranny
Difference Between Nook and Cranny
Nooknoun
A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove.
There was a small broom for sweeping ash kept in the nook between the fireplace bricks and the wall.Crannynoun
A small, narrow opening, fissure, crevice, or chink, as in a wall, or other substance.
Nooknoun
A hidden or secluded spot; a secluded retreat.
The back of the used book shop was one of her favorite nooks; she could read for hours and no one would bother her or pester her to buy.Crannynoun
A tool for forming the necks of bottles, etc.
Nooknoun
A recess, cove or hollow.
Crannyverb
(intransitive) To break into, or become full of, crannies.
Nooknoun
(historical) An English unit of land area, originally 4 of a yardland but later 2 or 20 acres.
Crannyverb
(intransitive) To haunt or enter by crannies.
Nooknoun
A corner of a piece of land; an angled piece of land, especially one extending into other land.
Crannyadjective
quick; giddy; thoughtless
Nookverb
To withdraw into a nook.
Crannynoun
a long narrow depression in a surface
Nookverb
To situate in a nook.
Crannynoun
a small opening or crevice (especially in a rock face or wall)
Nooknoun
a sheltered and secluded place
Nooknoun
an interior angle formed be two meeting walls;
a piano was in one corner of the room
