1. the act or process of using crutches to walk or move
2. the shearing of wool from the hindquarters of a sheep
Usage: chiefly Australian and New Zealand

1. to support or move with crutches

Examples

• After his surgery, he spent weeks crutching around the house.
• The patient is crutching down the hallway with physical therapy support.
• Crutching requires strength in the arms and upper body.
• The farmer scheduled crutching season for early spring.
• She learned crutching techniques to improve her mobility after the injury.