crawlspace

or crawl space

[ krawl-speys ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

(in a building) an area accessible by crawling, crawl, having a clearance less than human height, for access to plumbing or wiring, storage, etc.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of crawlspace¹

First recorded in 1950–55; crawl ¹ + space

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Example Sentences

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.

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Unfortunately for humans, this may include sheds, crawlspaces, and basements.

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