crawlspace

[ 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.

Origin of crawlspace

First recorded in 1950–55; crawl¹ + space

Lieutenant Chris LaMaine, a detective who vowed never to give up trying to solve the case, emerged from the crawlspace brandishing his shovel after locating Castro’s remains, which were carried out on a stretcher, according to the Connecticut Post.
Man Who Vanished Eight Years Ago Finally Found Five Feet Underground | Zoe Richards | December 10, 2021 | The Daily Beast
Unfortunately for humans, this may include sheds, crawlspaces, and basements.
The best ways to wrangle, repel, and just get snakes out of your home | Natalie Wallington | October 1, 2021 | Popular-Science

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