crutches
word · lemma: crutch
Definition
Crutches are special sticks that help someone walk after they have hurt their leg or foot. You hold a crutch under each arm to support your weight.
Usage & Nuances
'Crutches' is always plural for the mobility aid, since people almost always use two. In informal speech, 'crutch' can also mean something someone relies on emotionally ('an emotional crutch'). Be sure to use 'on crutches' (not 'with crutches').
Spanish: muletasPortuguese (BR): muletasPortuguese (PT): muletasChinese (Simplified): 拐杖Chinese (Traditional): 拐杖Hindi: बैसाखियाँArabic: عكازاتBengali: ক্রাচ - লাঠি (চলা সহায়ক)Russian: костылиJapanese: 松葉杖Vietnamese: nạngKorean: 목발Turkish: koltuk değneğiUrdu: عصا (سہارا دینے والی)Indonesian: kruk
Example Sentences
After she broke her leg, she used crutches to walk.
basic
She was embarrassed to go to school on crutches.
natural
The doctor showed him how to use the crutches safely.
basic
He cannot go up stairs while on crutches.
basic
How long will you need those crutches for?
natural
Don't lean too hard on your crutches, or you'll hurt your arms.
natural