crutch

As verbs the difference between grutch and crutch

is that grutch is to murmur, complain while crutch is to support on crutches; to prop up.

As nouns the difference between grutch and crutch

is that grutch is a complaint while crutch is a device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.

In nautical terms the difference between crutch and cratch

is that crutch is a forked stanchion or post; a crotch while cratch is the vertical planks at the forward end of the hold of a traditional English narrowboat which constrain the cargo and support the top plank or walkway.

As nouns the difference between crutch and cratch

is that crutch is a device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg while cratch is a grated crib or manger.

As verbs the difference between crutch and cratch

is that crutch is to support on crutches; to prop up while cratch is to scratch.

As nouns the difference between crutch and clutch

is that crutch is a device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg while clutch is the claw of a predatory animal or bird.

As verbs the difference between crutch and clutch

is that crutch is to support on crutches; to prop up while clutch is to seize, as though with claws.

As an adjective clutch is

performing or tending to perform well in difficult, high-pressure situations.

In nautical terms the difference between crutch and brace

is that crutch is a forked stanchion or post; a crotch while brace is to swing round the yards of a square rigged ship, using braces, to present a more efficient sail surface to the direction of the wind.

As nouns the difference between crutch and brace

is that crutch is a device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg while brace is armor for the arm; vambrace.

As verbs the difference between crutch and brace

is that crutch is to support on crutches; to prop up while brace is to prepare for something bad, as an impact or blow.

As a noun crutch

is a device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.

As a verb crutch

is to support on crutches; to prop up.

As an adjective crutchlike is

resembling or characteristic of a crutch.