crotch (kr ch)n. 1. The angle or region of the angle formed by the junction of two parts or members, such as two branches or legs. 2. a. The area on a pair of pants, underpants, or shorts where the two leg panels are sewn together. b. A piece of material sewn into a pair of pants, underpants, or shorts that joins the legs. 3. 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 (kr cht) adj. |
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