critch
9.9
A small hollow in a wall or tree where something can fit
- noun
- UK
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hendidura
- In the hillside, there was a small critch where water pooled after the rain.
Examples
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As I explored the cave, I noticed a critch that could easily hide small animals.
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The old house had a critch in the wall that collected dust and debris.
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Your name is Craggy Critch...
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Simon Critch
Synonyms
crevice
vscritch
30
4.2
A narrow opening in rock or a wall where things can hide
is more general hollow or recess not necessarily a long crack
cranny
vscritch
20
4.8
A small narrow gap or crack in a wall where things can hide
is a small hollow form used in dialect rather than a true opening
4
9.1
A small narrow groove cut in wood or moulding
refers more broadly to a small hollow rather than a shaped channel
knick
vscritch
1
4.6
A small cut or mark on a surface that appears when something hits it
is a small hollow or recess used in regional speech
9.9
A small notch in the edge of a leaf, shell or border
is a general small indentation not limited to edge patterns
How Deep
Surface Forms
Etymology
Critch is a regional name for a tiny 'hollow' or 'recess'. A helpful way to remember critch is to think of its sound as a mix of crack and niche, so picture a small 'nook' or 'crack' where you could hide something, and that is why critch means a little 'hollow' or 'recess'.