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Crotch

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.

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Angle 76% connected

The inclosed space near the point where two lines meet; a corner; a nook.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Branch 76% connected

A shoot or secondary stem growing from the main stem, or from a principal limb or bough of a tree or other plant.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Leg 76% connected

A limb or member of an animal used for supporting the body, and in running, climbing, and swimming; esp., that part of the limb between the knee and…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Ramification 76% connected

The process of branching, or the development of branches or offshoots from a stem; also, the mode of their arrangement.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pudendum 76% connected

The external organs of generation, especially of the female; the vulva.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Fork 74% connected

An instrument consisting of a handle with a shank terminating in two or more prongs or tines, which are usually of metal, parallel and slightly curve…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Fork 74% connected

An instrument consisting of a handle with a shank terminating in two or more prongs or tines, which are usually of metal, parallel and slightly curve…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Containing whole 1

Body 70% connected

The material organized substance of an animal, whether living or dead, as distinguished from the spirit, or vital principle; the physical person.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Fork 92% connected

An instrument consisting of a handle with a shank terminating in two or more prongs or tines, which are usually of metal, parallel and slightly curve…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Genitals 92% connected

The organs of generation; the sexual organs; the private parts.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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