| NOUN | artifact | crutch | a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| act | crutch | anything that serves as an expedient |
| Sounds | krah'ch | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | Bruch ... touch: 11 rhymes with ahch... | |
| Meaning | A wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking. | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | staff | A strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose |
| Spanish | muleta | |
| Catalan | crossa | |
| Meaning | Anything that serves as an expedient. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "he uses drugs as a psychological crutch" | |
| Broader | expedient | A means to an end |
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