crutcher

/ˈkrʌtʃər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who helps others to walk, especially a person with a disability, or a person who assists in the transportation of people or goods.

“The crutcher helped the elderly woman walk down the stairs.”

2. noun

A person who helps in the loading or unloading of goods, especially in a warehouse or a shipping area.

“The crutcher was responsible for loading the heavy boxes onto the truck.”

3. verb

To help someone to walk, especially a person with a disability.

“The nurse crutched the patient to the hospital room.”

Synonyms

  • assistant
  • helper
  • porter

Antonyms

  • hindrance
  • obstacle