crutch (Meaning)
crutch (n)
a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
anything that serves as an expedient
Synonyms & Antonyms of crutch
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a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking, anything that serves as an expedient
handmaid,prop, handmaiden, stay, spine, anchorage, refuge, bolsterer,right hand, anchor
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After his injury, he relied on a crutch to help him walk.
The crutch leaned against the wall, a constant reminder of his temporary disability.
Metaphorically, his reliance on alcohol became his emotional crutch during difficult times.
The company used financial assistance as a crutch to support struggling employees during the economic downturn.
