Crotch"ing

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Crotch \Crotch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Crotched} (kr[o^]cht); p.
   pr. & vb. n. {Crotch"ing}.]
   1. 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.
      [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

   2. (Logging) To notch (a log) on opposite sides to provide a
      grip for the dogs in hauling. [Western, U. S.]
      [Webster 1913 Suppl.]