Definition of Crotchet

1. Noun. A sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook.

Exact synonyms: Hook
Generic synonyms: Curve, Curved Shape
Specialized synonyms: Uncus

2. Noun. A musical note having the time value of a quarter of a whole note.
Exact synonyms: Quarter Note
Generic synonyms: Musical Note, Note, Tone

3. Noun. A strange attitude or habit.
Exact synonyms: Oddity, Queerness, Quirk, Quirkiness
Generic synonyms: Strangeness, Unfamiliarity
Derivative terms: Crotchety, Queer, Quirky, Quirky

4. Noun. A small tool or hooklike implement.
Generic synonyms: Hook

Definition of Crotchet

1. n. A forked support; a crotch.

2. v. i. To play music in measured time.

Definition of Crotchet

1. a small hook [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Crotchet

Crotalus horridus atricaudatus
Crotalus horridus horridus
Crotalus lepidus
Crotalus mitchellii
Crotalus scutulatus
Crotalus tigris
Crotalus toxin
Crotalus viridis
crotamiton
crotaphion
crotaphion
Crotaphytus
crotch
crotched
crotches
crotchet (current term)
crotchetiness
crotchetinesses
crotchets
crotchety
crotch hair
croton
crotonase
crotonbug
crotonbugs
crotonic acids
crotonobetaine reductase
crotons
crotonyl-ACP reductase
Croton bug

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