Crotch

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.
2. (Naut.) A stanchion or post of wood or iron, with two arms for supporting a boom, spare yards, etc.; -- called also crane and crutch.
3. (Billiards) In the three-ball carom game, a small space at each corner of the table. See Crotched, below.

1. 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.
2. (Logging) To notch (a log) on opposite sides to provide a grip for the dogs in hauling.