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crutch

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun crutch has 2 senses
  1. crutch - a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
    --1 is a kind of
    staff
  2. crutch - anything that serves as an expedient; "he uses drugs as a psychological crutch"
    --2 is a kind of
    expedient

Definitions from the Web

Crutch

Noun:

1. A device used to assist a person in walking or standing, typically consisting of a pole with a crosspiece at the top and a support near the bottom.

Example sentence: I sprained my ankle, so I had to use crutches to get around.

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Noun:

2. A source of support or assistance.

Example sentence: His best friend became his emotional crutch during difficult times.

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Verb:

1. To support someone or something both literally and metaphorically.

Example sentence: She crutched her brother through his toughest moments.

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Adjective:

1. Describing something that serves as a temporary or substitutive measure.

Example sentence: The crutch solution worked for now, but a permanent fix was needed.

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