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Crotch v. t. (past & past part. crotched; pres. part. crotching)

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.

(Logging) To notch (a log) on opposite sides to provide a grip for the dogs in hauling. (Western, U. S.)

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Crotch" Quotes from Famous Books

... ponderous tail; while poor Grip, in his efforts to free himself from the shawl, managed to pull his cap over his eyes, and howled in blind dismay. In the midst of the confusion, Grace rescued Miss Wales from her perilous position, and, finding her classic nose still unbroken, laid her carefully in the crotch of a tree, and prepared for revenge. In his desire to secure the obedience of his dog-team, Tom had fastened them securely, by long cords, to his belt; Pete had already managed to wind his tether tightly around Tom's legs, and ...

— The Old Stone House • Anne March

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