Definitions

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  • adjective Resembling or characteristic of a crutch.

Etymologies

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crutch +‎ -like

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Examples

  • I have no idea if he's as wacky as his fellow Texan Babtists, but his crutchlike reliance on God is as pathetic as is scary.

    Archive 2004-04-01 2004

  • Erannath's crest bobbed to the crutchlike swing of his wings; shadows along the ground dimmed luster of eyes and feathers.

    The Day of Their Return Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1973

  • Erannath's crest bobbed to the crutchlike swing of his wings; shadows along the ground dimmed luster of eyes and feathers.

    The Day Of Their Return Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1973

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