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Definition crutch in American English

crutch noun

noun
/krʌtʃ/
1

a stick that fits under your arm so that you can lean on it and walk when your leg or foot is injured

Example

a pair of crutches

Example

I was on crutches for six weeks.

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2

someone or something that you depend on for support or help, especially too much

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3

a crotch

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Definition crutch in American English