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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

  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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