Webster Dictionary 0. See Crotch Etymology: [OE. Freebase 0. Chambers 20th Century Dictionary 0. Dictionary of Nautical Terms 0. Matched Categories Expedient Staff. How to pronounce crutch? Alex US English. David US English. Mark US English. Daniel British.
Libby British. Mia British. Karen Australian. Hayley Australian. Natasha Australian. Veena Indian. Priya Indian. Neerja Indian. Zira US English. Oliver British. Wendy British. Fred US English. Tessa South African. How to say crutch in sign language? Examples of crutch in a Sentence Albert S. John F. Kennedy : We must use time as a tool, not as a crutch. Oxygen is a crutch for swimmers. In pocket billiards pool , a "crutch" is the stick used to shoot with when you cannot reach the cue ball.
It is formally known as a "mechanical bridge". It's referred to as a crutch to insinuate that you're a lesser player that needs "help" to make a shot this is a very big misconception, however. It is sometimes also referred to as a "wussy stick". He walked on crutches for a month until the cast was removed from his leg. Alcohol became a crutch to help him through the long nights; eventually it killed him. Her attention focused on finding something to use as a crutch. The performance becomes a crutch to help out weaker writing.
All rights reserved. Filters 0. Words form: crutches. See word origin. A forked leg rest on a sidesaddle. The definition of a crutch is a device that provides help or support, particularly for a broken or sprained limb. Crutch is defined as to prop up or support.
A support used by an injured or disabled person, often in pairs, as an aid to walking, having a vertical shaft that is sometimes forked, a horizontal grip for the hand, and a crosspiece that is positioned under the armpit or a cuff that wraps around the forearm.
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