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crutch in Portuguese

crutch in Portuguese is muleta, canadiana — crutch means a stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.

crutch in Portuguese

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

"crutch" in Portuguese is muleta, canadiana. 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 Portuguese, "crutch" is muleta, canadiana.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "crutch": muleta, canadiana.

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