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.
a.
an area 4½ inches (11.4 cm) square at each corner of a billiard table.
b.
the situation in which both balls to be struck by the cue ball are within this area.
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World English Dictionary
crotch (krɒtʃ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Also called (Brit): crutch |
| a. the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk | |
| b. the human external genitals or the genital area | |
| c. 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 |
| [C16: probably variant of | |
| crotched | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
crotch
1530s, original meaning "pitchfork," from O.N.Fr. croche "shepherd's crook," var. of croc "hook" (see crochet); meaning "region where the body forks" is 1590s.
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Medical Dictionary
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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