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Meaning of CROTCH

Pronunciation:  krâch

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  external sex organ
  2. [n]  the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk
 
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 Synonyms: fork, genital organ, genitalia, genitals, private parts, privates
 
 See Also: angle, body, family jewels, female genital organ, female genitalia, female genitals, male genital organ, male genitalia, male genitals, organic structure, physical structure, pudendum, reproductive organ, sex organ

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Crotch\ (kr?ch; 224), n.; pl. {Crotches} (-?z). [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.
    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.
    
  2. \Crotch\, n. (Billiards)
    In the three-ball carom game, a small space at each corner of
    the table. See {Crotched}, below.
    
  3. \Crotch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Crotched}; 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.
    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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