GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Crotch (krŏch; 224), n.; pl. Crotches (krŏchˈĕz). [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”.
   
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   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.
   
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   3. (Billiards) In the three-ball carom game, a small space at each corner of the table. See Crotched, below.
   
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   Crotch, v. t.  [imp. & p. p. Crotched (krŏcht); 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”.
   
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   2.  (Logging) To notch (a log) on opposite sides to provide a grip for the dogs in hauling. [Western, U. S.]
   
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