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crutch in Russian

crutch in Russian is косты́ль, костыль — crutch means a stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.

crutch in Russian

косты́ль
noun
Pronounced: kostyl
A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.
костыль
noun
Pronounced: kostyl
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 Russian?

"crutch" in Russian is косты́ль, костыль. crutch means: A stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.

How do you pronounce косты́ль?

"crutch" in Russian is косты́ль, pronounced "kostyl".

How do you use "crutch" in a sentence?

Example: "He hobbled around on crutches after breaking his ankle." In Russian, "crutch" is косты́ль, костыль.

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

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "crutch": косты́ль, костыль.

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