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... v.t.) To nose (a log) to make it drag or slip easily in skidding.(v.i.) To shoot at detached men of an enemy's forces at long range, especially when not in action; -- often with at.(v.i.) To shoot or hunt snipe.(v.t.) To shoot at (detached men of an enemy's force) at long range, especially when not in action.(n.) A fool; a blockhead.(n.) Any one of ...

... to; as, to crotch the ends of ropes in splicing or tying knots.(n.) In the three-ball carom game, a small space at each corner of the table. See Crotched, below.(v.t.) To notch (a log) on opposite sides to provide a grip for the dogs in hauling.