croch1, f. (gs. -oiche, npl. ~a, gpl. ~).1. Cross; gallows. An Chroch Chéasta, ~ Chéasta Chríost, the Cross of the Crucifixion. An chroch chéasta a ghearradh ort féin, to make the sign of the cross on oneself. Ar an g~, on the Cross; on the gallows. Duine a chur chun na croiche, to send s.o. to the gallows. Mac na croiche, gallows-bird. 2. (a) Hook, hanger; (fire-)crane. ~ (pota), pot-hanger. (b)~ thógála, grappling-hook, sling. ~ líonta, net-rack. 3. Fig: Tall stooped figure.
croch2, v.t. & i. 1. Hang. Duine a chrochadh, to hang s.o. Dá mbeinn le ~adh, (not even) if I were to hang. Rud a chrochadh (ar, as), to hang sth. (on, from). Pictiúr a chrochadh ar bhalla, to hang a picture on a wall. Hata a chrochadh ar bhacán, to hang a hat on a peg. ~ ar chathaoir, as an díon, é, hang it on a chair, from the roof. ~ thar do ghualainn é, hang it over your shoulder. Comhla, geata, a chrochadh, to hang a door, a gate. Cuirtín a chrochadh, to hang a curtain. ~ suas, in airde, é, hang it up, on high. S.a. 2. Chroch sé amach an bhratach, he hung out the flag. 2. Raise up. Seol a chrochadh, to hoist a sail. Chroch sé a sheolta, he hoisted his sails. Chroch siad iomlán éadaigh, they crowded on sail. An t-ancaire a chrochadh, to weigh anchor. Amhrán, port, a chrochadh (suas), to strike up a song, a tune. ~ suas é! Sing up! S.a. ainm 1(a).3. Lift, carry. Rud a chrochadh leat, to carry off sth. Chroch an sruth chun siúil é, the current carried it away. 4. Cards:Do lámh a chrochadh, to throw down one’s hand. ~adh mé, I was left with a trump card unplayed. 5. Clear up, clear off. Chroch an ceo, the fog lifted. ~ leat! Clear off!