Word Meaning

crutch definition and meaning

n. A staff with a crosspiece at the head, to be placed under the arm or shoulder, to support the lame or infirm in walking.
n. A form of pommel for a woman's saddle, consisting of a forked rest to hold the leg of the rider.
n. A knee, or piece of knee timber
n. A forked stanchion or post; a crotch. See Crotch.
v. t. To support on crutches; to prop up.

Crossword clues for crutch

- Long staff to support the body's weight
- Sees, in Ruth, a walking aid
- Support or prop