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Type Words
Type of expedient


he uses drugs as a psychological crutch.
Type Words
Type of staff

Examples of crutch

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Spooky Swamp again uses the Scooby Snacks crutch, but it allows for more action.
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That crutch would become a family legend and a lifesaver for future Hump pilots.
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He left the arena using one crutch, but appeared to be walking without any pain.
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He didn't have any stick or crutch and seemed to be walking and acting normally.
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On the other hand, stimulus money should be a crutch to help states walk again.
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Still, Daphne coach Denise Grooms said she wasn't going to lean on that crutch.
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We might not believe that, we might think it's all just a psychological crutch.
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Some consider faith as a convenient crutch, but for others it is indispensable.
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The drinks, he said, have become a crutch for teens who think they need a jolt.
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More examples
  • A wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
  • Anything that serves as an expedient; "he uses drugs as a psychological crutch"
  • Crutches are mobility aids used to counter a mobility impairment or an injury that limits walking ability.
  • Aletheian are a progressive / melodic death metal Christian band that was formed in Lebanon, Pennsylvania in 1997 under the name "Crutch". They changed their name to "Aletheian" prior to the 2003 album Apolutrosis. ...
  • Crutch is a 2004 autobiographical coming of age film written and directed by Rob Moretti.
  • A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg; Something that supports, often used negatively to indicate that it is not needed and causes an unhealthful dependency; a prop
  • (Crutches) Nickname for the texas hold em hand 7-7.
  • (Crutches) Metal Y shaped pins to hold oars whilst rowing.
  • (Crutches) To dream that you go on crutches, denotes that you will depend largely on others for your support and advancement. To see others on crutches, denotes unsatisfactory results from labors.