CRUTCH

[noun] [C] - a stick with a piece that fits under the arm which someone leans on for support if they have difficulty in walking because of a foot or leg injuryMartin broke his leg in a football match and has been on crutches for the past six weeks.See picture: Medical equipmentA crutch is also something that provides help and support.When she gave up smoking, she found it hard to concentrate without her nicotine crutch.After my husband died, my brother became an emotional crutch for me.Crutch is also another word for crotch.