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crutch

1. crutch \'kr*ch\ n [ME crucche, fr. OE crycc; akin to OHG krucka crutch, 
   OE c]radol cradle 1a: a support typically fitting under the armpit for use 
   by the disabled in  walking 1b: PROP, STAY  2: a forked leg rest 
   constituting the pommel of a sidesaddle  3: the crotch of a human being  4: 
   a forked support 
2. crutch vt : to support on crutches : prop up