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uncrannied

uncrannied

9.9
A surface with no cracks or small holes
  • adjective
  • Archaic
translation icon : sin grietas
  • She admired the seamless, uncrannied finish of the sculpture.

Examples

  • The wall was carefully plastered to remain uncrannied through harsh winters.

  • An uncrannied surface is essential for the new paint.

  • Only an uncrannied vault could protect the treasures from moisture.

  • The wall is completely uncrannied.

  • The architect specified that the roof must have an uncrannied surface to prevent leaks.

  • For better insulation, the builder ensured that the walls were uncrannied and perfectly sealed.

  • The artist used a technique that resulted in an uncrannied surface on her pottery, giving it a smooth appearance.

Synonyms

unflawed
vsuncrannied
1 5.6

Free from mistakes or faults

is narrower, meaning specifically lacking cracks or small openings
unpitted
vsuncrannied
5.6

A surface that has no small holes

focuses on lacking narrow cracks or chinks rather than pits
unscored
vsuncrannied
5.0

Having a smooth surface without cuts or marks

highlights absence of small openings instead of just surface lines
unnotched
vsuncrannied
7.5

A smooth surface or edge with no notches

notes absence of cracks or chinks rather than missing edge cuts
unseamed
vsuncrannied
8.9

Very smooth skin without lines or creases

means no cracks or small openings rather than absence of seams
undented
vsuncrannied
4.0

Something with no small pushed-in marks from being hit

refers to lack of cracks or chinks, not impact damage
unscratched
vsuncrannied
3.2

Having no marks or damage on the outside

focuses on having no cracks or small openings rather than scratches

Antonyms

8.6

A surface that has many small cracks or narrow spaces

2.0

Surface with small splits from dryness or damage

How Intact

seamless
1 5.2
uncrannied
  • Archaic
9.9
cracked
2.0
damaged
1 1.1

Surface Forms

uncrannied positive

Morphology

uncrannied = crannied (transparent) = un + cranny + ed

The adjective is formed by negating 'crannied' with the productive prefix 'un-', giving 'without crannies' in an obvious way.

Etymology

Uncrannied is made of un- ('not') and cranny ('small crack or opening'), so imagine a wall with no little holes or gaps. An uncrannied surface is smooth and 'without cracks'.