nook and cranny

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Noun nook and cranny has 1 sense

nook and cranny, nooks and crannies - something remote; "he explored every nook and cranny of science"
--₁ is a kind of detail, item, point

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__Nook and Cranny__

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A small, often hidden or obscure corner or crevice.

Usage: Often used to describe a place or space that is difficult to reach or see.

Sample Sentences:

She thoroughly cleaned every nook and cranny of the house before the guests arrived.
The detective searched every nook and cranny of the crime scene for any trace of evidence.
The old bookstore was packed with books, stacked in every nook and cranny.