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[ noun ] a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
Used in print (J. W. C. Hagstrom et al., "Debilitating muscular...)Muscle weakness did not improve , and the patient needed first a cane , then crutches . Related terms |
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[ noun ] anything that serves as an expedient
Examples "he uses drugs as a psychological crutch" Used in print (Whit Masterson, Evil Come, Evil Go....)He finally fell_asleep around six in the morning with the aid of a sleeping_capsule , a crutch he rarely used , and did n't awaken until early afternoon . Related terms |
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