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Crutch: meaning, definitions and examples

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crutch

 

[ krสŒtสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A crutch is a device used to aid movement by transferring the weight of your body from your legs to your upper body. It is commonly used by people who have difficulty walking due to injury or disability.

Synonyms

cane, support, walking stick

Examples of usage

  • She had to use crutches after breaking her leg.
  • The old man leaned on his crutch as he walked down the street.
Context #2 | Noun

figurative

A crutch can also refer to something that is relied on for support or assistance, often in a metaphorical sense.

Synonyms

aid, prop, support

Examples of usage

  • Using humor as a crutch to cope with difficult situations.
  • Avoid using alcohol as a crutch for your problems.

Translations

Translations of the word "crutch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น muleta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเคธเคพเค–เฅ€ (baisaakhi)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Krรผcke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kruk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะธะปะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kula

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆพ่‘‰ๆ– (matsuba-zue)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bรฉquille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ muleta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koltuk deฤŸneฤŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉ๋ฐœ (mokbal)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนูƒุงุฒ (สฟukkฤz)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ berla

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ barla

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹ๆ– (guวŽizhร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bergla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆkja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒฎแƒ˜ (jokhi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™sษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ muleta

Etymology

The word 'crutch' originated from Middle English and Old English words meaning 'stick' or 'support'. The use of crutches for mobility dates back to ancient times, with various forms of support devices being used in different cultures. Over the years, crutches have evolved to become more comfortable and efficient in assisting people with mobility issues.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,132, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.