crotch

noun

ˈkräch 

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

ˈkrächt 

adjective

Examples of crotch in a Sentence

the crotch of the pants

Recent Examples on the Web

Either way, Fossett took exception and kicked him in the crotch. —Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026

Extra material had been sewn into the crotch to stiffen and add surface area that would help during takeoff. —Brian Melley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026

The stitches essentially served to make the crotch area of the suits larger, smoother and more aerodynamic, allowing the jumpers to fly farther than the competition. —Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026

Without leaves, crossing limbs, twisted branches, or weak branch crotches joining the main stem are easier to identify. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of crutch entry 1

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for crotch

• boche
• botch
• brough
• gotch
• notch
• rotch
• scotch
• swatch
• watch
• butterscotch
• hopscotch
• stopwatch

Kids Definition

crotch

noun

ˈkräch 

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

Medical Definition

crotch

noun

ˈkräch 

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