NOOKS AND CRANNIES Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase nooks and crannies. (close relations)
Definition of NOOKS AND CRANNIES
Best Alternative Words for NOOKS AND CRANNIES
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apertures | nounn | |||||||
noun • a device that controls amount of light admitted • a natural opening in something • an man-made opening; usually small | ||||||||
cavities | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sizeable hole (usually in the ground) • space that is surrounded by something • soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth • (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body | ||||||||
chinks | nounn | |||||||
noun • (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent • a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall • a short light metallic sound verb • make or emit a high sound • fill the chinks of, as with caulking • make cracks or chinks in | ||||||||
clefts | nounn | |||||||
noun • a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin) • a long narrow cleft adjective satellite • split or divided • having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib | ||||||||
corners | nounn | |||||||
noun • a place off to the side of an area • the point where two lines meet or intersect • an interior angle formed by two meeting walls • the intersection of two streets • the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect • a small concavity • a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade • a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible • a projecting part where two sides or edges meet • a remote area • (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone verb • gain control over • force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape • turn a corner | ||||||||
crannies | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long narrow depression in a surface • a small opening or crevice (especially in a rock face or wall) | ||||||||
creases | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an angular or rounded shape made by folding • a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface • a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade verb • make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic • make wrinkled or creased • scrape gently • become wrinkled or crumpled or creased | ||||||||
crevices | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long narrow depression in a surface • a long narrow cleft | ||||||||
fissures | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long narrow depression in a surface • a long narrow cleft • (anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes verb • break into fissures or fine cracks | ||||||||
gaps | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures • an open or empty space in or between things • a narrow opening • a pass between mountain peaks; geomorphological term for the lowest point on a mountain ridge between two peaks • a difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations • an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity verb • make an opening or gap in | ||||||||
indentations | nounn | |||||||
noun • a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline) • the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion • the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line • the act of cutting into an edge with toothlike notches or angular incisions | ||||||||
openings | nounn | |||||||
adjective • first or beginning noun • an open or empty space in or between things • a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise • becoming open or being made open • the first performance (as of a theatrical production) • the act of opening something • opportunity especially for employment or promotion • the initial part of the introduction • a possible alternative • an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity • a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made • an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship • a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess • the first of a series of actions | ||||||||
recesses | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of abeyance or suspended business • a small concavity • an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands) • an enclosure that is set back or indented • a pause from doing something (as work) verb • put into a recess • make a recess in • close at the end of a session | ||||||||
rifts | nounn | |||||||
noun • a gap between cloud masses • a narrow fissure in rock • a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions) | ||||||||
slits | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long narrow opening • obscene terms for female genitals • a depression scratched or carved into a surface • a narrow fissure verb • make a clean cut through • cut a slit into | ||||||||
splits | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back) • an old Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea • a bottle containing half the usual amount • a promised or claimed share of loot or money • a lengthwise crack in wood • an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart • a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts • (tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl • an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity • the act of rending or ripping or splitting something • division of a group into opposing factions adjective satellite • having been divided; having the unity destroyed • (especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain verb • separate into parts or portions • separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument • discontinue an association or relation; go different ways • go one's own way; move apart • come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure | ||||||||
nook and cranny | nounn | |||||||
noun • something remote |