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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe fork between the legs, or any place where two things branch apart.
Common pairings
crotch of the tree
crotch of the trousers
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Word forms
- Plural
- crotches
- Third person singular
- crotches
- Past tense
- crotched
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The wet suit fit snugly through the _____.
Etymology
Likely from a Middle English word related to "crutch" — both describe something forked or supportive.
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Rhymes for crotch
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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.
