Crutch

Pronunciation: /krʌtʃ/

Definitions of crutch

noun A long stick with a crosspiece at the top, used as a support under the armpit by a lame person.

Example Sentences

A1 She used a crutch to help her walk after breaking her leg.

A2 The crutch was necessary for him to support his weight while recovering from the injury.

B1 The crutch provided stability for the elderly woman as she made her way down the stairs.

B2 He leaned heavily on the crutch as he struggled to keep up with the rest of the hiking group.

C1 The crutch symbolized his reliance on external support in times of difficulty.

C2 Despite his injury, he refused to use the crutch as a symbol of his independence and strength.

Examples of crutch in a Sentence

formal The patient used a crutch to help support their weight while recovering from a leg injury.

informal I saw him hobbling around on crutches after spraining his ankle.

slang She's been leaning on her friends like a crutch ever since her breakup.

figurative His fear of failure had become a crutch, holding him back from taking risks.

Grammatical Forms of crutch

• past tense: crutched
• plural: crutches
• comparative: more crutch
• superlative: most crutch
• present tense: crutches
• future tense: will crutch
• perfect tense: have crutched
• continuous tense: is crutching
• singular: crutch
• positive degree: crutch
• infinitive: to crutch
• gerund: crutching
• participle: crutched

Origin and Evolution of crutch

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'crutch' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'cryce' which meant staff or support.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'crutch' evolved to specifically refer to a support used by people with disabilities or injuries to assist with walking or standing. The word has come to symbolize both physical support and metaphorical reliance on external assistance.