cratch — [krach] n. [ME crecche < OFr grecha, crib: see CRÈCHE] [Brit. Dial.] a bin or rack for fodder … English World dictionary
cratch — noun The vertical planks at the forward end of the hold of a traditional English narrowboat which constrain the cargo and support the top plank or walkway. The fore end of the cargo space terminates in a triangular board, called the cratch,… … Wiktionary
cratch — • a rack. A BOTTLE CRATCH, a bottle rack. North. • , critch a rack. S … A glossary of provincial and local words used in England
Cratch cradle — Cratch Cratch (kr?ch; 224), n. [OE. cracche, crecche, F. cr[ e]che crib, manger, fr. OHG. krippa, krippea, G. krippe crib. See {Crib}.] A manger or open frame for hay; a crib; a rack. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Begin from first where He encradled was … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cratch — noun Etymology: Middle English cracche, from Anglo French creche manger more at crèche Date: 13th century 1. archaic manger 2. a crib or rack especially for fodder; also frame … New Collegiate Dictionary
cratch — /krach/, n. Archaic. a crib for fodder; manger. [1175 1225; ME cracche < dial. OF crache, var. of creche CRÈCHE] * * * … Universalium
cratch — I Mawdesley Glossary a rack for hay. II Gullah Words n and v scratch, scratches, scratched, scratching … English dialects glossary
'cratch — Gullah Words n and v scratch, scratches, scratched, scratching … English dialects glossary
cratch — n. manger … English contemporary dictionary
cratch — n. a rack used for holding food for farm animals out of doors. Etymology: ME f. OF creche f. Gmc: rel. to CRIB … Useful english dictionary
