Collocations for crutch - noun
ADJ.
emotional, psychological
(both figurative) He saw religion as a psychological crutch.
(both figurative) He saw religion as a psychological crutch.
VERB + CRUTCH
need, use
He needs crutches to walk.
He needs crutches to walk.
PREP.
on/with ~
She can only walk with crutches.
She can only walk with crutches.