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crutch in Italian

crutch in Italian is stampella, gruccia — crutch means a stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.

crutch in Italian

stampella
noun
A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.
gruccia
noun
A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.
stampella
noun
Something or someone that supports, often used negatively to indicate that it is not needed and causes an unhealthful dependency; a prop

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 Italian?

"crutch" in Italian is stampella, gruccia. 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 Italian, "crutch" is stampella, gruccia.

Are there other ways to say "crutch" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "crutch": stampella, gruccia.

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