GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Crotch , n.; pl. Crotches . [Cf. Crotchet, Crutch.]
- 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
- (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
- (Billiards) In the three-ball carom game, a small space at each corner of the table. See Crotched, below.Webster 1913 Suppl.
- 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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Crotch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Crotched ; p. pr. & vb. n. Crotch"ing.]
- 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.
- (Logging) To notch (a log) on opposite sides to provide a grip for the dogs in hauling. [Western, U. S.]Webster 1913 Suppl.
- 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.