crutch
/kɹʌtʃ/
crutch
📚 Meanings
- 1.
a stick with a fork at the top, used as an aid in walking.
"He had to use a crutch after his leg injury."
- 1.
support or help someone or something.
"He had to use a crutch after his leg injury."
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He needed a crutch to walk after breaking his ankle.
He needed a crutch to walk after breaking his ankle.
His constant complaining became a crutch for his insecurity.
His constant complaining became a crutch for his insecurity.
She used the cane as a crutch, not just for fashion.
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How do you pronounce crutch?
crutch is pronounced [/kɹʌtʃ/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does crutch mean?
crutch means "crutch". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is crutch?
crutch is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with crutch?
Example: "He needed a crutch to walk after breaking his ankle." — used to mean "crutch".
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