crotch

n 1: the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they

join the human trunk [syn: {fork}]

2: external sex organ [syn: {genitalia}, {genital organ}, {genitals},

{private parts}, {privates}]

scratch

1. (From "scratchpad") Describes a data structure or recording

medium attached to a machine for testing or temporary-use

purposes; one that can be {scribble}d on without loss.

Usually in the combining forms "scratch memory", "scratch

register", "scratch disk", "scratch tape", "scratch volume".

See also {scratch monkey}.

2. (primarily {IBM}) To delete (as in a file).

[{Jargon File}]

(1994-12-15)