How is the word костыль translated from Russian to English

Опора для ходьбы при травме ноги.

A stick that helps you walk with an injured leg.

noun
English translation
crutch

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  • Он месяц ходил с костылём. He walked with a crutch for a month.

  • Один костыль скользнул по мокрому полу. One crutch slipped on the wet floor.

  • Подай мне, пожалуйста, костыль. Can you hand me my crutch, please?

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FAQ about “костыль”

How is “костыль” translated from Russian?
“костыль” translates into English as “crutch”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “костыль” mean?
Meaning of “костыль”: Опора для ходьбы при травме ноги. In English — “crutch”.
What part of speech is “костыль”?
“костыль” is a noun.
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