stampella — meaning in English
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English meaning
- crutch noun A stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.
Senses
stampella 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.
- crutch Something or someone that supports, often used negatively to indicate that it is not needed and causes an unhealthful dependency; a prop
crutch — full definition
- noun A stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.
- noun Something relied on for support, often implying an unhealthy dependency.