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crotch

 
Dictionary: crotch   (krŏch) pronunciation
n.
  1. The angle or region of the angle formed by the junction of two parts or members, such as two branches or legs.
    1. The area on a pair of pants, underpants, or shorts where the two leg panels are sewn together.
    2. A piece of material sewn into a pair of pants, underpants, or shorts that joins the legs.
  2. The fork of a pole or other support.

[Possibly alteration of CRUTCH and partly from Middle English croche, crook, crosier (from Old French croche, hook, shepherd's crook, feminine of croc, hook; see crochet).]

crotched crotched (krŏcht) adj.

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Architecture: crotch
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The point where a tree branch joins the trunk.


Wood Glossary: Crotch
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Cut from the juncture of a tree's main branches and trunk, crotch figures are often subcategorized as flame, plume, roostertail, feather or burning bush. All of these descriptive terms serve to convey the range of this figure's appearance. Seldom found in large sizes, mahogany and walnut species dominate the field of crotch veneers.


The point where a main branch of a tree joins the trunk. See also fork.

Word Tutor: crotch
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IN BRIEF: n. - The angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk; The region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches.

Tutor's tip: After that injury to his "crotch" (the bodily area where one's legs fork), he can only get up from a "crouch" (to bend the legs down low) by using a "crutch" (an underarm support).

Wikipedia: Crotch
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Crotch (or crutch) may refer to:

  • William Crotch, English composer, organist and artist.
  • Any region of an object where a trunk splits into two or more limbs. This can include branching regions of trees, buildings, diagrams, animals, etc.
  • Specifically, the region of the human body between the legs where they join the torso, overlapping the groin. It is the area containing the genitals. As such, it is considered one of the intimate parts. This includes some relation to animals which also possess a crotch.
  • A term used in tailoring; important for fitting trousers properly. One of the important measurements for clothing size is the inseam leg (=inside leg) which is the distance from the crotch to where the trousers are normally worn e.g. ankle.

Translations: Crotch
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Dansk (Danish)
n. - skridt

Nederlands (Dutch)
kruis, vertakking

Français (French)
n. - (Anat) entrecuisse

Deutsch (German)
n. - Gabelung, Schritt

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - διχάλα, (ανατ.) βουβωνική χώρα, (ενδυμ.) καβάλος

Italiano (Italian)
basso ventre, inforcatura

Português (Portuguese)
n. - forquilha (f)

Русский (Russian)
разветвление, пах

Español (Spanish)
n. - horcajadura, entrepiernas

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - klyka, klykformig stötta, skrev

中文(简体)(Chinese (Simplified))
枝丫, 裤裆, 胯部, 叉架

中文(繁體)(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 枝丫, 褲襠, 胯部, 叉架

한국어 (Korean)
n. - 가랑이, Y형 장대, 음부

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - 股

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) زاويه الرجلين, تفرع الشجرة‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮מפשעה, מסעף (בעץ)‬


 
 

 

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