crutch walking

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• Crutch — (kr[u^]ch; 224), n.; pl. {Crutches} ( [e^]z). [OE. crucche, AS. crycc, cricc; akin to D. kruk, G. kr[ u]cke, Dan. krykke, Sw. krycka, and to E. crook. See {Crook}, and cf. {Cricket} a low stool.] 1. A staff with a crosspiece at the head, to be… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• crutch — [kruch] n. [ME crucche < OE crycce, staff, akin to Ger krücke < IE base * ger : see CRADLE] 1. any of various devices used, often in pairs, by lame people as an aid in walking; typically, a staff with a hand grip and a padded crosspiece on… …   English World dictionary

• Crutch — For other uses, see Crutch (disambiguation). Using underarm crutches A typical forearm crutch Crutches are mobility aids used to counter a mobility impairment or an injury that limits wa …   Wikipedia

• Crutch — A wooden or metal vertical prop that helps support a disabled person while he or she is walking. Crutches extend from the walking surface to either the armpit or the arm. A typical hardwood armpit crutch has a 20 inch length of 1 x1 wood at the… …   Medical dictionary

• crutch — [[t]krʌ̱tʃ[/t]] crutches 1) N COUNT: usu pl, oft on N A crutch is a stick whose top fits round or under the user s arm, which someone with an injured foot or leg uses to support their weight when walking. I can walk without the aid of crutches …   English dictionary

• crutch — I. noun Etymology: Middle English crucche, from Old English crycc; akin to Old High German krucka crutch Date: before 12th century 1. a. a support typically fitting under the armpit for use by the disabled in walking b. prop, stay 2. a forked leg …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• crutch — crutchlike, adj. /kruch/, n. 1. a staff or support to assist a lame or infirm person in walking, now usually with a crosspiece at one end to fit under the armpit. 2. any of various devices resembling this in shape or use. 3. anything that serves… …   Universalium

• crutch — Synonyms and related words: Malacca cane, V, advocate, alpenstock, arm, athletic supporter, back, backbone, backing, bandeau, baton, bearer, bra, brace, bracer, bracket, branch, brassiere, buttress, cane, carrier, cervix, corset, crook, crosier,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• walking stick — Synonyms and related words: Malacca cane, advocate, alpenstock, arm, athletic supporter, back, backbone, backing, bandeau, baton, bearer, bra, brace, bracer, bracket, brassiere, buttress, cane, carrier, cervix, corset, crook, crosier, cross,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• crutch — noun (C) 1 (usually plural) one of a pair of long sticks that you put under your arms to help you walk when you have hurt your leg: walking on crutches 2 something that gives you support or help: Joan s religion was a crutch to her when her… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• crutch — /krʌtʃ / (say kruch) noun 1. a staff or support to assist a lame or infirm person in walking, now usually with a cross piece at one end to fit under the armpit. 2. any of various devices resembling this in shape or use. 3. a forked support or… …