crotch
81Crotches — Crotch Crotch (kr[o^]ch; 224), n.; pl. {Crotches} (kr[o^]ch [e^]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. more specifically, the… …
82crutch — Crotch Crotch (kr[o^]ch; 224), n.; pl. {Crotches} (kr[o^]ch [e^]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. more specifically, the… …
83crutch — crotch, crutch It s as well not to confuse these two words. Crotch is the part of the human body between the legs at their junction with the torso; a crutch (although it is occasionally used as a variant of crotch) is a support (both physical,… …
84crotchety — crotch•et•y [[t]ˈkrɒtʃ ɪ ti[/t]] adj. 1) given to odd fancies or whims; eccentric 2) grouchy or cantankerous 3) of the nature of a crotchet • Etymology: 1815–25 crotch′et•i•ness, n …
85crotcheted — crotchˈeted or crotchˈety adjective 1. Having crotchets or peculiarities 2. Whimsical 3. Short tempered • • • Main Entry: ↑crotchet …
86breech strike — crotch strike, crutch strike cutaneous myiasis in the breech region of an animal. Called also tail s …
87crotchet — crotch|et [ˈkrɔtʃıt US ˈkra: ] n BrE a musical note which continues for a quarter of the length of a ↑semibreve American Equivalent: quarter note →↑minim, quaver ↑quaver …
88crotchety — crotch|et|y [ˈkrɔtʃıti US ˈkra: ] adj [Date: 1800 1900; Origin: crotchet small hook, strange idea (15 20 centuries), from French crochet; CROCHET] easily annoyed or made slightly angry = ↑grumpy ▪ a crotchety old man …
89crotchet — crotch|et [ kratʃət ] noun count BRITISH a musical note that is a quarter of the length of a SEMIBREVE …
90crotchety — crotch|et|y [ kratʃəti ] adjective INFORMAL someone who is crotchety gets easily annoyed …
