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.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant la zone du corps humain où les jambes rejoignent le torse, ou la partie correspondante d'un vêtement.

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.

   🇫🇷Entrejambe

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Entrejambe (partie du vêtement)

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Fourche

   Synonymes: bifurcationbranchingforkjunctionsplit

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