cratch /kɹæt͡ʃ/noun 3verb 1forms 3 noun3 •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, raised to the same height as the cabin roof and connected to it […] — 1966 •A swelling on a horse's pastern, under the fetlock. •(no longer used) A grated crib or manger.Begin from first where He encradled was, / In simple cratch, wrapt in a wad of hay. — 1596 verb1 •(no longer used) To scratch.A good pair of nails to cratch and claw. formscratched · cratching · cratches
