The Collaborative International Dictionary
Crotching
Crotch \Crotch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Crotched (kr[o^]cht); p. pr. & vb. n. Crotch"ing.]
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.
(Logging) To notch (a log) on opposite sides to provide a grip for the dogs in hauling. [Western, U. S.]