Krücke — meaning in English

English meaning

• crook noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
• crutch noun A stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.
• lemon noun A yellow, oval citrus fruit with sour juice.

Senses

Krücke is used for these senses in English:

• crook A specialized staff with a semi-circular bend (a "hook") at one end used by shepherds to control their herds.
• crutch A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.
• crutch Something or someone that supports, often used negatively to indicate that it is not needed and causes an unhealthful dependency; a prop
• lemon (slang) A defective or inadequate item or individual.

crook — full definition

1. noun A dishonest person, especially a criminal or swindler.
2. noun A hooked staff, such as the one used by shepherds or carried by a bishop.
3. noun A bend or curve, especially in a part of the body such as the arm.
4. verb To bend something, especially a finger or arm.
5. adj Australian/NZ informal: unwell, or of poor quality.

crutch — full definition

1. noun A stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.
2. noun Something relied on for support, often implying an unhealthy dependency.

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