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Definition of crotch

crotch

/krɑːtʃ/
crotch
Plural:crotches
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Adjective:crotched
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1

The part of the human body between the tops of the legs where they join the torso, or the corresponding region of a pair of trousers or underwear.

Example

"The tailor let out the seam in the crotch of the trousers to allow for greater freedom of movement."

2

An angle or point of divergence formed where a tree trunk or main branch divides into two or more limbs.

Example

"A mourning dove built a sturdy nest wedged securely in the low crotch of the old maple tree."

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crostini
crostino
crotch
crotchety
crotchless
croton

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the 16th century, 'crotch' originally referred to a forked support or agricultural implement, likely representing a dialectal variant of 'crutch' (from Old English 'crycc') influenced by Old French 'croche' (meaning 'crook' or 'hook').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crotch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crotch
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