crotch

American  

[kroch] / krɒtʃ /

noun

1. a forking or place of forking, as of the human body between the legs.

2. the part of a pair of trousers, panties, or the like, formed by the joining of the two legs.

3. a piece of material serving to form a juncture between the legs of trousers, panties, etc.

4. a forked piece, part, support, etc., as a staff with a forked top.

5. Billiards.

   1. an area 4½ inches (11.4 centimeters) square at each corner of a billiard table.

   2. the situation in which both balls to be struck by the cue ball are within this area.

6. Nautical. crutch.

7. the area of a tree at which a main branch joins the trunk.

8. the wood from such an area; crotchwood.

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crotch British  

/ krɒtʃ /

noun

1. Also called (Brit): crutch. 

   1. the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk

   2. the human external genitals or the genital area

   3. the corresponding part of a pair of trousers, pants, etc

2. a forked region formed by the junction of two members

3. a forked pole or stick

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Other Word Forms

• crotched adjective

Etymology

Origin of crotch

First recorded in 1530–40; variant of crutch

Example Sentences

Later, there is footage of the kiss itself and the moment Rubiales grabbed his crotch while standing next to members of Spain's royal family after Spain defeated England in the final.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2024

The aim of this adventure was to reach a high crotch in a 150-foot-tall Shorea tree, whose genus includes some of the world’s tallest.

From National Geographic • Jan. 23, 2024

Rubiales’ behavior at the final, which included a lewd crotch grab while next to dignitaries including Spain’s queen and teenage princess, combined with his controversial speech have torn Spanish soccer apart.

From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2023

He was active on social media, making comments about trash talk between Embiid and Montrezl Harrell and complaining when Embiid made a D-generation X crotch chop after a three-point play.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2023

“You used to be a friend, but now you stink as a friend! I came here to give you a second chance and you make me smell the crotch of an old book.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos