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 crutch crutch /ˈkrʌtʃ/

noun

  1. () A wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking  ( crutch )
    a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
     After his injury, he needed a crutch to help him walk.
    After his injury, he needed a crutch to help him walk.
  2. () Anything that serves as an expedient  ( crutch )
    anything that serves as an expedient
     He uses drugs as a psychological crutch
    he uses drugs as a psychological crutch


 gun turret gun turret /ɡʌn ˈtɜːrɪt/

noun

  1. A self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation  ( gun enclosure , gun turret , turret )
    a self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation


 Rustbelt Rustbelt /ˈrʌstbɛlt/

noun

  1. Urban areas in New England and Midwest characterized by concentrations of declining industries (steel or textiles)  ( Rustbelt , Rust Belt )
    urban areas in New England and Midwest characterized by concentrations of declining industries (steel or textiles)
     The Rustbelt, once the heartland of American industry, faced significant challenges during the latter half of the 20th century.
    The Rustbelt, once the heartland of American industry, faced significant challenges during the latter half of the 20th century.


 Nervi Nervi /ˈnɛrvi/

noun

  1. Italian architect who pioneered in the use of reinforced concrete (1891-1979)  ( Nervi , Pier Luigi Nervi )
    Italian architect who pioneered in the use of reinforced concrete (1891-1979)