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(kr?ch; 224), n.; pl. Crotches (-z). [Cf. Crotchet, Crutch.] 1. The angle formed by the parting of two legs or branches; a fork; the point where a trunk divides; as, the crotch of a tree. 2. (Naut.) A stanchion or post of wood or iron, with two arms for supporting a boom, spare yards, etc.; -- called also crane and crutch. Totten. Crotch n.(Billiards) In the three-ball carom game, a small space at each corner of the table. See Crotched, below. Crotch v. t.[imp. & p. p.Crotched (); p. pr. & vb. n.Crotch"ing.] 1. To provide with a crotch; to give the form of a crotch to; as, to crotch the ends of ropes in splicing or tying knots. 2. (Logging) To notch (a log) on opposite sides to provide a grip for the dogs in hauling. [Western, U. S.] スポンサード リンク
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