CRUTCH as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • anything that serves as an expedient
   Usage Example(s)
   • he uses drugs as a psychological crutch
   Hypernyms(s) crutch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • expedient (what does expedient mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground
   • used by disabled person while walking
   Hypernyms(s) crutch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • staff (what does staff mean?)