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crutch in Tagalog

saklay

/ˈkɹʌt͡ʃ/

crutch in Tagalog: saklay, muleta. In English, crutch means a device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.

Tagalog words for crutch

device to assist in motion as a cane
saklay, muleta

English meaning of crutch

  1. noun A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.
  2. noun Something or someone that supports, often used negatively to indicate that it is not needed and causes an unhealthy dependency; a prop.
  3. noun A crotch; the area of body where the legs fork from the trunk.
  4. noun A form of pommel for a woman's saddle, consisting of a forked rest to hold the leg of the rider.

Full definition of crutch

crutch in a sentence

  • He walked on crutches for a month until the cast was removed from his leg.
  • Alcohol became a crutch to help him through the long nights; eventually it killed him.

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Questions about crutch in Tagalog

What is the meaning of crutch in Tagalog?
Crutch in Tagalog is saklay, muleta.
Ano ang crutch sa Tagalog?
Crutch: saklay, muleta.
What does crutch mean in English?
Crutch means a device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.

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