Nook vs. Cranny

Nook vs. Cranny — Is There a Difference?
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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.

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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

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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