"crutch" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /krʌt͡ʃ/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-crutch.wav [UK] Forms: crutch [singular], crutches [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|2=crutches}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A crutch is a device that provides support under a person's arms to reduce the weight on the legs, it is commonly used to assist in motion.
    Sense id: simple-crutch-en-noun-Gyvqj7E0
     
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        "A crutch is a device that provides support under a person's arms to reduce the weight on the legs, it is commonly used to assist in motion."
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