noun🔗ShareKrückenA 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.medicineaiddeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLeistengegend, SchrittA crotch; the area of body where the legs fork from the trunk."The toddler waddled around, his diaper bunching uncomfortably in his crutches. "Das Kleinkind watschelte herum, seine Windel ballte sich unangenehm in seiner Leistengegend.bodyanatomyChat 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 sidesaddle rider gripped the crutches of her saddle for extra stability during the parade. "Die Damensattelreiterin umklammerte die Kniebügel ihres Sattels für zusätzliche Stabilität während der Parade.vehiclewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKnie, KnieholzA knee, or piece of knee timber."To support the weight of the roof, the carpenter installed several crutches in the barn's frame. "Um das Gewicht des Daches zu stützen, installierte der Zimmermann mehrere Knie im Rahmen der Scheune.architecturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKrückenA forked stanchion or post; a crotch."The carpenter used wooden crutches to support the heavy branch he was sawing off the tree. "Der Zimmermann benutzte Holzkrücken, um den schweren Ast zu stützen, den er vom Baum absägte.medicineaiddeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKrückenA type of cross formed from two C-shapes joined back to back."The architect designed a unique building with window frames that resembled pairs of crutches, creating a striking visual effect. "Der Architekt entwarf ein einzigartiges Gebäude mit Fensterrahmen, die an Krücken erinnerten, was einen auffälligen visuellen Effekt erzeugte.medicineaiddeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
