crawlspace

American  

[krawl-speys] / ˈkrɔlˌspeɪs /

Or crawl space

noun

1. (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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Etymology

Origin of crawlspace

First recorded in 1950–55; crawl ¹ + space

Example Sentences

They appear because, every year, we dig them out of a box in our crawlspace.

From Los Angeles Times

A second black bear has taken up tenancy in the crawlspace of a home evacuated during the Eaton fire, prompting local frustration and fear about the furry creature’s destructive capabilities.

From Los Angeles Times

“Six Feet Under” is dappled with Lynchian homages – easy enough to explain in a show about a family that dwells in the figurative crawlspace between life and death, whose business is guiding families through loss.

From Salon

This erodes your soil, increases pressure on your foundation or basement, and can cause basement or crawlspace leaks.

From Seattle Times

In her husband’s absence, she awakens her daughter and 5-year-old son and hurries them through a secret door to a crawlspace behind the chimney.

From Los Angeles Times