noun🔗ShareKrückeA device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg."He walked on crutches for a month until the cast was removed from his leg."Er ging einen Monat lang an Krücken, bis der Gips von seinem Bein entfernt wurde.medicinedeviceaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKrücke, StützeSomething that supports, often used negatively to indicate that it is not needed and causes an unhealthful dependency; a prop"Alcohol became a crutch to help him through the long nights; eventually it killed him."Alkohol wurde zu einer Krücke, die ihm durch die langen Nächte half; schließlich tötete er ihn.aidmedicinedeviceconditionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchritt, SchrittbereichA crotch; the area of body where the legs fork from the trunk."The baby's crutch was sore after crawling around the house all day. "Der Schritt des Babys war wund, nachdem es den ganzen Tag im Haus herumgekrabbelt war.bodyanatomyphysiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKniebügelA form of pommel for a woman's saddle, consisting of a forked rest to hold the leg of the rider."The old-fashioned saddle had a beautiful wooden crutch, adding to its antique charm. "Der altmodische Sattel hatte einen wunderschönen Kniebügel aus Holz, der seinen antiken Charme unterstrich.utensilvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKnie, KnieholzA knee, or piece of knee timber."The carpenter used a strong crutch to support the leaning beam in the old barn's roof. "Der Zimmermann benutzte ein starkes Knieholz, um den sich neigenden Balken im Dach der alten Scheune zu stützen.partmaterialarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKrückeA forked stanchion or post; a crotch."The old wooden chair had a sturdy crutch to support the seat. "Der alte Holzstuhl hatte eine stabile Krücke, um den Sitz zu stützen.medicineaiddeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKrückeA type of cross formed from two C-shapes joined back to back."The stained-glass window in the church depicted a simple crutch, formed by two C-shapes joined together. "Das Buntglasfenster in der Kirche zeigte eine einfache Krücke, die aus zwei miteinander verbundenen C-Formen bestand.heraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKrücken benutzen, abstützenTo support on crutches; to prop up."After his leg surgery, he had to crutch himself around the house for several weeks. "Nach seiner Beinoperation musste er sich mehrere Wochen lang mit Krücken im Haus fortbewegen.medicineaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKrücken benutzenTo move on crutches."After the accident, Sarah had to crutch to get around school. "Nach dem Unfall musste Sarah Krücken benutzen, um sich in der Schule fortzubewegen.medicineaidactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDas Hinterteil eines Schafs scherenTo shear the hindquarters of a sheep; to dag."The farmer will crutch the sheep before the wool shearing competition to ensure the animals' hindquarters are clean and smooth. "Der Bauer wird das Hinterteil der Schafe scheren, bevor der Wollschur-Wettbewerb stattfindet, um sicherzustellen, dass die Hinterteile der Tiere sauber und glatt sind.animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit einem Rührholz umrührenTo stir with a crutch (in soap making)"The soap maker carefully crutched the mixture to incorporate the lye evenly. "Der Seifenmacher rührte die Mischung vorsichtig mit einem Rührholz um, um die Lauge gleichmäßig einzuarbeiten.technicalutensilindustrychemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
