01 n. A manger or open frame for hay; a crib; a rack.
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A manger or open frame for hay; a crib; a rack.[Obs.]“Begin from first where He encradled was, In simple cratch, wrapt in a wad of hay.” — Spenser.
Phrases & compounds
Cratch cradle —
a representation of the figure of the cratch, made upon the fingers with a string; cat's cradle; -- called also scratch cradle.