noun Uncommon

crotch

kroch

Crotch (noun) means the area of the body where the legs meet the torso, around the genitals. Example: “The wet suit fit snugly through the crotch.”

noun

The area of the body where the legs meet the torso, around the genitals.

"The wet suit fit snugly through the crotch."

"He tore a hole in the crotch of his trousers climbing the fence."

The point where something forks or branches into two parts, such as a tree limb or a pair of trousers.

"A rope was slung over the crotch of the old oak."

"She notched the log at the crotch to give the tongs a grip."

How to use crotch

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe fork between the legs, or any place where two things branch apart.

Common pairings

crotch of the tree crotch of the trousers

Word forms

crotched past tense, crotches plural, crotches singular

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Etymology

Likely from a Middle English word related to "crutch" — both describe something forked or supportive.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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fork genitals privates genitalia genital organ private parts

Antonyms

branch

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Rhymes for crotch

tch etch itch Dutch catch batch pitch bitch watch witch hutch hatch

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of crotch?

"crotch" (noun) means the area of the body where the legs meet the torso, around the genitals.

What is another word for crotch?

Other words for "crotch" include fork, genitals, privates, genitalia, genital organ, private parts.

What is the opposite of crotch?

The opposite of "crotch" is branch.

What are the different meanings of crotch?

"crotch" has 2 main meanings: 1. The area of the body where the legs meet the torso, around the genitals; 2. The point where something forks or branches into two parts, such as a tree limb or a pair of trousers.

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