crotch

A noun referring to the area of the human body where the legs join the torso, or the corresponding part of a piece of clothing.

• 🇩🇪Körperbereich des Menschen, an dem die Beine mit dem Rumpf verbunden sind; entsprechend auch der Teil eines Kleidungsstücks, der dort sitzt.

1. Anatomical region B2 formal

   The area of the human body where the legs join the torso, including the genitals.

   • He felt a sharp pain in his crotch after the fall.
   • The doctor examined the patient's crotch for signs of injury.
   • Cyclists often wear padded shorts to protect their crotch.

   🇩🇪Leiste

   Synonyme: groin

2. Garment area B2 formal

   The part of a pair of pants or shorts that covers the crotch area.

   • The jeans had a tear in the crotch.
   • He adjusted the crotch of his trousers before sitting down.
   • The tailor reinforced the crotch seam for durability.

   🇩🇪Schritt (Kleidung)

   Synonyme: fork

3. Fork or junction C1 formal

   A point where something divides into two branches, like a tree branch or a road.

   • The bird built its nest in the crotch of the oak tree.
   • The path split at the crotch of the valley.
   • The crotch of the river created a small island.

   🇩🇪Gabelung

   Synonyme: bifurcationbranchingforkjunctionsplit

• crotches plural form
• crotches' possessive plural form
• crotch's possessive singular form