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crutch — crutchlike, adj. /kruch/, n. 1. a staff or support to assist a lame or infirm person in walking, now usually with a crosspiece at one end to fit under the armpit. 2. any of various devices resembling this in shape or use. 3. anything that serves… … Universalium
deadman — /ded man , meuhn/, n., pl. deadmen / men , meuhn/, adj. n. 1. Building Trades. a log, concrete block, etc., buried in the ground as an anchor. 2. a crutchlike prop temporarily supporting a pole or mast being erected. 3. Naut. a. an object fixed… … Universalium
oarlock — /awr lok , ohr /, n. any of various devices providing a pivot for an oar in rowing, esp. a swiveling, crutchlike or ringlike metal device projecting above a gunwale. Also called rowlock. [bef. 1100; ME orlok, OE arloc. See OAR, LOCK1] * * * … Universalium
