crotch

noun

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 adjective

Examples of crotch in a Sentence

the crotch of the pants
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The photo shows someone's navel, crotch, and pubic hair, partially visible underneath the zipper on a pair of see-through pants. EW.com, 27 June 2025 The crotch features a 3 by 3 hook and eye closure, and a full-brief underwear style. Dory Zayas, Glamour, 27 May 2025 Five inches from the crotch down seems to be the general consensus, though some argue for three or even two. José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 12 May 2025 The knees of the Caligo pants are articulated, adding to the comfort, while the crotch is gusseted, adding to the emotional comfort of not splitting your pants right up the middle, even when chuckin' some sweet fakie kickflips in the half pipe. New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crotch

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of crutch entry 1

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of crotch was in 1563

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“Crotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crotch. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

crotch

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

Medical Definition

crotch

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

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