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

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

He also had seven assists, six blocked shots and four WWE-style crotch chops that helped the Sixers build an 18-point lead through three.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2023

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

Kutcher said he washed his "armpits and my crotch daily" and threw water on his face after a work out "to get all the salts out".

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2021

There are holes in the crotch and the knees, but they will do.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario