'Crotch' definitions:

Definition of 'crotch'

From: WordNet
noun
The region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches; "they took the south fork"; "he climbed into the crotch of a tree" [syn: fork, crotch]
noun
The angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk [syn: crotch, fork]
noun
External sex organ [syn: genitalia, genital organ, genitals, private parts, privates, crotch]

Definition of 'Crotch'

From: GCIDE
  • Crotch \Crotch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Crotched (kr[o^]cht); p. pr. & vb. n. {Crotch"ing}.]
  • 1. To provide with a crotch; to give the form of a crotch to; as, to crotch the ends of ropes in splicing or tying knots. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 2. (Logging) To notch (a log) on opposite sides to provide a grip for the dogs in hauling. [Western, U. S.] [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Definition of 'Crotch'

From: GCIDE
  • Crotch \Crotch\ (kr[o^]ch; 224), n.; pl. Crotches (kr[o^]ch"[e^]z). [Cf. Crotchet, Crutch.]
  • 1. The angle formed by the parting of two legs or branches; a fork; the point where a trunk divides; as, the crotch of a tree. more specifically, the space on the human torso between the two legs; also, the corresponding part between the legs of a pair of pants, which is in contact with the crotch of the wearer; as, pants with a tight crotch have become very popular. [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • 2. (Naut.) A stanchion or post of wood or iron, with two arms for supporting a boom, spare yards, etc.; -- called also crane and crutch. --Totten. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Billiards) In the three-ball carom game, a small space at each corner of the table. See Crotched, below. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

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