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crutch

noun

/krʌtʃ/

Meaning

a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help

He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.

emotional crutch

support, aid, prop, assistance, stick

hindrance, burden

use crutches, walking crutch, emotional crutch

The state of being scarce or in short supply when demand exceeds supply.

Great forcefulness or intensity of expression, emotion, or conviction.

the action of showing or explaining something to a group of people

a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax

a secret political clique or faction

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.