crotch

[ kroch ]

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.
   1. an area 4½ inches (11.4 centimeters) square at each corner of a billiard table.
   2. the situation in which both balls to be struck by the cue ball are within this area.
6. Nautical. crutch ( def 6 ).
7. the area of a tree at which a main branch joins the trunk.
8. the wood from such an area; crotchwood.

crotch

/ krɒtʃ /

noun

1. Also called (Brit)crutch
   1. the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk
   2. the human external genitals or the genital area
   3. 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

Derived Forms

• crotched, adjective

Other Words From

• crotched [krocht], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of crotch¹

First recorded in 1530–40; variant of crutch

Word History and Origins

Origin of crotch¹

C16: probably variant of crutch

Example Sentences

Later, there is footage of the kiss itself and the moment Rubiales grabbed his crotch while standing next to members of Spain's royal family after Spain defeated England in the final.

From BBC

The report claimed that models and employees complained of inappropriate conduct, including attempts to kiss models and touching one’s crotch.

From Salon

While qualifying rounds would not tend to make the headlines, a video emerged of Ammirati knocking off the bar via his crotch.

From BBC

I said ‘Maybe a man’s crotch with a zipper, and you pull a pink vinyl out of it.”

From Los Angeles Times

In a Hamas video previously seen around the world when she was taken to Gaza, Naama was shown with blood around the crotch of her trousers, with her hands tied and ankles cut.

From BBC