CRUTCH


Meaning of CRUTCH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ krʌtʃ ]

( crutches)

1.

A crutch is a stick whose top fits round or under the user’s arm, which someone with an injured foot or leg uses to support their weight when walking.

I can walk without the aid of crutches...

I was on crutches for a while.

N-COUNT : usu pl , oft on N

2.

If you refer to someone or something as a crutch , you mean that they give you help or support.

He gave up the crutch of alcohol.

N-SING

3.

Your crutch is the same as your crotch . ( mainly BRIT )

He kicked him in the crutch.

N-COUNT

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