crotch

(noun, verb)

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.