uncrannied

Thân thiện

The ancient stone wall stood uncrannied and smooth.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Without chinks or crannies: Describes something that is solid, seamless, or lacking any small cracks, narrow openings, or crevices.

Usage

The word "uncrannied" is a descriptive adjective, most often used in literary or formal contexts to emphasize the solidity, smoothness, or impenetrable nature of a surface or structure. It is the opposite of something being fissured, cracked, or full of holes.

Examples

• The ancient fortress wall, uncrannied and imposing, had never been breached by an enemy.
• She sought an uncrannied surface on the old pottery to apply the final glaze.
• His argument was presented as an uncrannied whole, leaving no room for logical attack.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: Can be applied abstractly to describe concepts, arguments, or systems that are seamless, flawless, or without weaknesses.
  • The author's uncrannied narrative left no plot holes for critics to exploit.
  • Their security protocol was designed to be an uncrannied defense against data leaks.

Variants and Related Words

• Cranny (n): A small, narrow opening or crack.
• Crevice (n): A narrow crack or fissure, especially in rock.
• Chink (n): A narrow opening, typically one that admits light.

Synonyms

• Seamless
• Unfissured
• Solid
• Impervious
• Unbroken

Antonyms

• Crannied
• Fissured
• Cracked
• Porous
• Creviced

Học thuật

Adjective

1. without chinks or crannies