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Origin of crotch
First recorded in 1530–40; variant of crutch
OTHER WORDS FROM crotch
crotched [krotcht], /krɒttʃt/, adjectiveWords nearby crotch
crosswort, crostini, crotal, crotalin, crotamiton, crotch, crotchet, crotchety, crotchwood, croton, crotonaldehyde
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British Dictionary definitions for crotch
crotch
/ (krɒtʃ) /
noun
Also called (Brit): crutch
- the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk
- the human external genitals or the genital area
- the corresponding part of a pair of trousers, pants, etc
a forked region formed by the junction of two members
a forked pole or stick
Derived forms of crotch
crotched, adjectiveWord Origin for crotch
C16: probably variant of crutch
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Medical definitions for crotch
crotch
[ krŏch ]
n.
The angle or region of the angle formed by the junction of two parts or members, such as two branches, limbs, or legs.
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