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crutch in Dutch

crutch in Dutch is kruk — crutch means a stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.

crutch in Dutch

kruk
noun
A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.

What does "crutch" mean?

  1. noun A stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.
    "He hobbled around on crutches after breaking his ankle."
  2. noun Something relied on for support, often implying an unhealthy dependency.
    "Alcohol had become a crutch for him during stressful times."
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crutch in a sentence

  • He hobbled around on crutches after breaking his ankle.
  • Alcohol had become a crutch for him during stressful times.

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What is "crutch" in Dutch?

"crutch" in Dutch is kruk. crutch means: A stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.

How do you use "crutch" in a sentence?

Example: "He hobbled around on crutches after breaking his ankle." In Dutch, "crutch" is kruk.

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