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crotches

/ˈkrɒtʃɪz/ /ˈkroʊtʃɪz/

Meanings
noun
The area where something forks or branches, a ramification takes place.

Examples :

"There is a child sitting in a crotch of that tree."
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Related Words

Illustration branches

branches noun

/ˈbɹæntʃɪz/ /ˈbɹɑːntʃɪz/

The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.

"The children climbed the tree and sat on its sturdy branches. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration potentially

potentially adverb

/pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/

In a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way.

"The new student is potentially a star athlete; she runs very fast and jumps high. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration billiards

billiards noun

/ˈbɪlɪədz/ /ˈbɪl.jɚdz/

(games) A two-player cue sport played with two cue balls and one red ball, on a snooker sized table.

"My brother and I played billiards after school. "

Illustration genitalia

genitalia noun

/ˈdʒɛnɪˈteɪli.ə/

External sex organs.

"The doctor examined the child's genitalia to ensure good health. "

Illustration opponent

opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration negative

negative noun

/ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ /-ɾɪv/

Refusal or withholding of assents; prohibition, veto

"The teacher's negative on the project proposal meant we had to revise it completely. "

Illustration ramification

ramification noun

/ɹæmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɹæməfəˈkeɪʃən/

A branching-out, the act or result of developing branches; specifically the divergence of the stem and limbs of a plant into smaller ones, or of similar developments in blood vessels, anatomical structures etc.

"The plant's root system had a complex ramification, with many small branches spreading out into the soil. "

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genitals noun

/ˈdʒɛnɪtəlz/ /ˈdʒɛnɪtɑlz/

External sex organs.

"The doctor examined the baby's genitals during the checkup. "

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experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "