n. 1 a support for a lame person, usu. with a crosspiece at the top fitting under the armpit (pair of crutches). 2 any support or prop. 3 the crotch of the human body or garment.
[ OE cryc(c) f. Gmc ]
CRUTCH
Meaning of CRUTCH in English
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012