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crutches |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Crutch \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 placed under the arm or shoulder, to support the lame or infirm in walking. I'll lean upon one crutch, and fight with the other --Shak. Rhyme is a crutch that lifts the weak alone. --H. Smith. 2. A form of pommel for a woman's saddle, consisting of a forked rest to hold the leg of the rider. 3. (Naut.) a A knee, or piece of knee timber. b A forked stanchion or post a crotch. See {Crotch}.
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