Crotch: meaning, definitions and examples
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crotch
[ krษtส ]
body part
The crotch is the area of the human body where the legs meet the torso. It is often associated with the groin region, which includes the external genitalia. This area can be of significant importance in clothing design and comfort.
Synonyms
groin, inguinal area, perineum.
Examples of usage
- He wears shorts that provide good support in the crotch area.
- The dancer needed full flexibility in her crotch to perform the routine.
- The fabric of these pants is soft around the crotch for extra comfort.
Translations
Translations of the word "crotch" in other languages:
๐ต๐น entrepernas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Schritt
๐ฎ๐ฉ selangkangan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ krocze
๐ฏ๐ต ่ก้
๐ซ๐ท entrejambe
๐ช๐ธ entrepierna
๐น๐ท kasฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌํ๊ตฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุทูุฉ ุงููุฎุฐูู
๐จ๐ฟ rozkrok
๐ธ๐ฐ rozkrok
๐จ๐ณ ่ฏ้จ
๐ธ๐ฎ mednoลพje
๐ฎ๐ธ lendar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตะปะดัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bษdษn arasฤฑnda
๐ฒ๐ฝ ingle
Etymology
The term 'crotch' originated from the Middle English word 'crotch', which referred to the fork of a tree. This term is derived from the Old English word 'crocca', meaning 'a forked branch'. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe the anatomical intersection of the legs and torso, highlighting the branching or fork-like shape of this body part. The association with bodily anatomy became more prominent in the 19th century as clothing styles evolved, necessitating specific terms for different parts of the body. Today, 'crotch' is commonly used in both anatomical and fashion contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,123, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 21120 immunology
- 21121 counterfeiting
- 21122 skate
- 21123 crotch
- 21124 sparking
- 21125 terminally
- 21126 pajamas
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