a forking or place of forking, as of the human body between the legs.

the part of a pair of trousers, panties, or the like, formed by the joining of the two legs.

a piece of material serving to form a juncture between the legs of trousers, panties, etc.

a forked piece, part, support, etc., as a staff with a forked top.

Billiards .

an area 4 1 / 2 in. (11.4 cm) square at each corner of a billiard table.

the situation in which both balls to be struck by the cue ball are within this area.

Nautical . crutch ( def. 6 ) .

the area of a tree at which a main branch joins the trunk.

the wood from such an area; crotchwood.

noun

fork , corner , elbow , curve , pubic area , groin , pelvic girdle , lap