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crawl space

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crawl⋅space

[krawl-speys]
–noun
(in a building) an area accessible by crawling, having a clearance less than human height, for access to plumbing or wiring, storage, etc.
Also, crawl space.


Origin:
1950–55; crawl 1 + space
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crawl·space or crawl space   (krôl'spās)   
n.  A low or narrow space, such as one beneath the upper or lower story of a building, that gives workers access to plumbing or wiring equipment.
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