crotches

crotch

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kroch]
- /krɒtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kroch]
- /krɒtʃ/

Definitions of crotches word

noun crotches a forking or place of forking, as of the human body between the legs. 1
noun crotches the part of a pair of trousers, panties, or the like, formed by the joining of the two legs. 1
noun crotches a piece of material serving to form a juncture between the legs of trousers, panties, etc. 1
noun crotches a forked piece, part, support, etc., as a staff with a forked top. 1
noun crotches Billiards. an area 4½ inches (11.4 cm) square at each corner of a billiard table. the situation in which both balls to be struck by the cue ball are within this area. 1
noun crotches Nautical. crutch (def 6). 1

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Origin of crotches

First appearance:

before 1530

One of the 29% oldest English words

First recorded in 1530-40; variant of crutch

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Parts of speech for Crotches

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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crotches popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for crotches

noun crotches

angles — Plural form of angle.
corners — Plural form of corner.
forks — an instrument having two or more prongs or tines, for holding, lifting, etc., as an implement for handling food or any of various agricultural tools.
laps — the act of lapping liquid.

All 4 Synonyms of crotches