crotch

noun

1
: a pole with a forked end used especially as a prop
2
: an angle formed by the parting of two legs, branches, or members
crotched adjective

Examples of crotch in a Sentence

the crotch of the pants
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Soon, though, the boy claimed Stewart sat down next to them on the couch and put her leg over his, touching his shoulders and legs before moving on to his crotch, an act the other boy allegedly caught on video. Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025 The space is lined with custom white oak wood herringbone flooring in Jacobean Brown finish and includes crotch mahogany doors. Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025 Bedos allegedly put his hand on the crotch of the woman who was wearing jeans. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024 Flat seams and underarm and crotch gussets to enhance your comfort and range of movement, while the super stretchy waistband is low profile beneath ski pants. Samantha Berman, Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crotch 

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of crutch entry 1

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of crotch was in 1563

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“Crotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crotch. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

crotch

noun
: an angle formed by the spreading apart of two legs or branches or of a limb from its trunk

Medical Definition

crotch

noun
: an angle formed by the parting of two legs, branches, or members

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