nounπShareA 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."medicinedeviceaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething 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."medicineaiddeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crotch; the area of body where the legs fork from the trunk."The toddler waddled around, his diaper bunching uncomfortably in his crutches. "bodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "vehiclewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA knee, or piece of knee timber."To support the weight of the roof, the carpenter installed several crutches in the barn's frame. "architecturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA forked stanchion or post; a crotch."The carpenter used wooden crutches to support the heavy branch he was sawing off the tree. "medicineaiddeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "medicineaiddeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
