·noun A knee, or piece of knee timber.
II. Crutch ·vt To support on crutches; to prop up.
III. Crutch ·noun A forked stanchion or post; a crotch. ·see Crotch.
IV. Crutch ·noun A form of pommel for a woman's saddle, consisting of a forked rest to hold the leg of the rider.
V. Crutch ·noun A staff with a crosspiece at the head, to be placed under the arm or shoulder, to support the lame or infirm in walking.