Basic Details
Word: Crutch
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A support that helps someone walk when they cannot use their leg properly.
Synonyms: Support, aid, prop
Antonyms: Hindrance, obstacle
Idioms and Phrases
- Lean on a crutch: To depend on something or someone for support. Example: "She tends to lean on a crutch and needs help with her projects."
- Crutch to lean on: A person or thing that provides support or comfort in difficult times. Example: "During tough times, friends can be a crutch to lean on."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After his injury, he had to use a crutch to help him walk.
Example 2: The doctor recommended that she use a crutch until her leg is strong enough to walk without support.
Example 3: The crutch made it easier for him to get around while he was recovering from surgery.
Fun Fact
Did you know that crutches have been used since ancient times? The oldest known crutches date back to the 500s BC in ancient Egypt!
Famous Quote
"Theres nothing that can help you understand your beliefs more than trying to explain them to an inquisitive child." Frank Oppenheimer (relating to the idea of support and understanding, much like a crutch for thoughts).
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "crutch" mean?
a) A tool for building
b) A support for walking
c) A type of furniture
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) A support for walking
2. Which of these is a synonym of "crutch"?
a) Car
b) Support
c) House
d) Tree
Answer: b) Support
3. What is an antonym of "crutch"?
a) Help
b) Aid
c) Obstacle
d) Support
Answer: c) Obstacle
4. Which sentence uses "crutch" correctly?
a) She played with her crutch at the park.
b) The crutch helped him walk after his injury.
c) The crutch was made of chocolate.
d) The crutch danced with joy.
Answer: b) The crutch helped him walk after his injury.
5. Which idiom suggests dependence on something?
a) A horse of a different colour
b) Lean on a crutch
c) As busy as a bee
d) Bite the bullet
Answer: b) Lean on a crutch
