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crutch

/krʌtʃ/ /krʌtʃ/
noun
GeneralMedical
  1. 1 koltuk değneği countable

Definition (English)

A stick with a support at the top, used by people who have difficulty walking.

Example Sentences

  1. After the accident, he had to walk on crutches for six weeks.
    Kazadan sonra altı hafta koltuk değnekleriyle yürümek zorunda kaldı.
  2. The nurse adjusted the height of her crutches.
    Hemşire koltuk değneklerinin boyunu ayarladı.
Figurative
  1. 1 dayanak, destek countable

Definition (English)

Something that a person depends on too much for support or confidence.

Example Sentences

  1. She uses her phone as a crutch in social situations.
    Sosyal ortamlarda telefonunu bir dayanak olarak kullanıyor.
  2. Don't let the dictionary become a crutch when you read.
    Okurken sözlüğün bir koltuk değneğine dönüşmesine izin verme.

Collocations

use crutcheson crutchesa pair of crutchesuse something as a crutch

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