crutch

1. n. A staff with a crosspiece at the head, to be placed under the arm or shoulder, to support the lame or infirm in walking. Source: opted

2. n. A form of pommel for a woman's saddle, consisting of a forked rest to hold the leg of the rider. Source: opted

3. n. A knee, or piece of knee timber Source: opted

4. n. A forked stanchion or post; a crotch. See Crotch. Source: opted

5. v. t. To support on crutches; to prop up. Source: opted

6. n. a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking Source: wordnet

7. n. anything that serves as an expedient Source: wordnet

8. n:100 n. a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking n. anything that serves as an expedient Source: ecdict

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