crutch — a stick with a piece that fits under the arm, used by someone who has difficulty in walking to lean on while walking
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a stick with a piece that fits under the arm, used by someone who has difficulty in walking to lean on while walking
Pronunciation (IPA): /krʌtʃ/
Example Sentences
- The comedian joked that coffee was his emotional crutch - without it, his jokes fell flat.
- After the accident, she realized that relying too heavily on others had become a crutch preventing her growth.
- The superhero's only weakness was that his phone was his crutch - he couldn't save the world without GPS.
crutch
NOUN[/krʌtʃ/]
a stick with a piece that fits under the arm, used by someone who has difficulty in walking to lean on while walking
After breaking his leg, he leaned on a wooden crutch to walk home from the clinic.
A gentle touch means so much with a crutch!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'crycce', meaning 'staff' or 'cross'. The term was applied to crutches because medieval crutches often featured a Y-shaped or cross-shaped design at the top.
Breakdown
Old English 'crycce' (staff, cross) → Middle English 'crutche' → Modern English 'crutch'. The morphological evolution reflects the device's characteristic cross or forked upper structure.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The comedian joked that coffee was his emotional crutch - without it, his jokes fell flat.”
“After the accident, she realized that relying too heavily on others had become a crutch preventing her growth.”
“The superhero's only weakness was that his phone was his crutch - he couldn't save the world without GPS.”
“The doctor advised him to gradually reduce his dependence on crutches as his leg healed.”
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