Plural of crutch
regular plural
The plural of crutch is crutches.
Forms of crutch
| Singular | crutch /ˈkɹʌt͡ʃ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | crutches |
| Countable | countable |
Crutches in a sentence
- He walked on crutches for a month until the cast was removed from his leg.
- Sullen now, with stultified spleen, Mrs Dibble grappled her crutches and levered herself upright after an ungainly struggle.1950, Norman Lindsay, Dust or Polish?, Sydney: Angus and Robertson, page 150
- Dan won't be able to come to the party, since he broke his leg last week and is now on crutches.From the entry leg
- To compensate for his broken leg, Gary uses crutches.From the entry compensate
- “Yeah, I'm feening for some fresh air,” Finn said, using his crutches to get to his feet.2019, Sam Kevin Daniel, Crossfire, →ISBN, page 55. From the entry feen
Meaning of crutch
- noun A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.
- noun Something or someone that supports, often used negatively to indicate that it is not needed and causes an unhealthy dependency; a prop.
- noun A crotch; the area of body where the legs fork from the trunk.
Questions about the plural of crutch
- What is the plural of crutch?
- The plural of crutch is crutches.
- Is crutch countable?
- Crutch is a countable noun.
Source and license
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