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
Examples of crotch in a Sentence
the crotch of the pants
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And, of course, the closure at the crotch eliminates having to completely strip down in order to go to the bathroom (thank goddess).
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2024
The stretchy fabric ensures a snug and flattering fit, while the snap closure at the crotch allows for easy wear.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
They’re packed with features like articulated knees, a crotch gusset, UPF-50 UV protection, and Columbia’s Omni-Shield technology that keeps them clean and stain-free even after repeat wear.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2024
He was fined after being caught shooting video of a women’s crotch in 2010 and required to see a psychologist.
—Diane Jeantet, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2024
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2024
The stretchy fabric ensures a snug and flattering fit, while the snap closure at the crotch allows for easy wear.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
They’re packed with features like articulated knees, a crotch gusset, UPF-50 UV protection, and Columbia’s Omni-Shield technology that keeps them clean and stain-free even after repeat wear.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2024
He was fined after being caught shooting video of a women’s crotch in 2010 and required to see a psychologist.
—Diane Jeantet, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Crotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crotch. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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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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