crotch
noun
1. the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches
- he climbed into the crotch of a tree
Similar word(s): fork
Definition categories: shape, branch, leg, ramification
2. the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk
Similar word(s): fork
Definition categories: body, angle
3. external sex organ
Similar word(s): genitalia, genitals, privates
Definition categories: body
Sentences with crotch as a noun:
- There is a child sitting in a crotch of that tree.
- Every mile they rode their crotches felt worse saddlepain.
- He cringed at being kicked in the crotch.
verb
1. (transitive) To provide with a crotch; to give the form of a crotch to.
- to crotch the ends of ropes in splicing or tying knots
2. (transitive, logging, historical, US, western US) To notch (a log) on opposite sides to provide a grip for the dogs that will haul it.