다리가 불편한 사람이 겨드랑이에 끼고 짚어 몸을 지탱하는 막대기.
A long stick with a crosspiece at the top, used as a support under the armpit by a person with an injury or disability.
예문:
"After the surgery, she had to use a pair of crutches for six weeks."
"He leaned heavily on his crutch as he navigated the stairs."
정신적으로 의지하거나 도움을 주는 대상이나 수단.
A person or thing that provides support or reassurance, often used in a way that suggests dependency.
예문:
"Some people use alcohol as an emotional crutch to deal with stress."
"The constant praise from his parents became a crutch for his self-esteem."
두 다리가 갈라지는 부분.
The part of the body where the legs join the torso; the crotch.
예문:
"The water in the flooded basement reached up to his crutch."
"These trousers are designed with extra room in the crutch for comfort."
목발에 의지하여 걷거나 이동하다.
To walk or move about using crutches for support.
예문:
"He crutched his way slowly down the hospital corridor."
"Despite the pain, she managed to crutch herself to the bathroom."
배의 노나 기둥 등을 받쳐 주는 갈래진 지지대.
A forked support or frame used to hold something, such as an oar or a spar on a ship.
예문:
"The sailor secured the oar into the crutch before rowing."
"A heavy iron crutch supported the main boom of the sailing vessel."