Emergency Medical Supplies

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

• The patient used a crutch to help support their weight while recovering from a leg injury.
• I saw him hobbling around on crutches after spraining his ankle.
• She's been leaning on her friends like a crutch ever since her breakup.
• His fear of failure had become a crutch, holding him back from taking risks.

noun a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action

adjective relating to or used in emergencies

• In case of an emergency, please dial 911 for immediate assistance.
• If there's an emergency, just give me a call and I'll be there in no time.
• When shit hits the fan, that's when you know it's an emergency.
• She handled the situation with such grace and composure, as if it was just another emergency to manage.