gruccia — meaning in English

English meaning

• crutch noun A stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.
• hanger noun A shaped piece of wood, plastic, or wire used to hang clothes on.

Senses

gruccia is used for these senses in English:

• coat hanger A device used to hang up coats, shirts, etc, consisting of a hook with sloping "arms" in the approximate shape of human shoulders.
• crutch A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.
• hanger One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman, paper hanger, etc.

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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