ETYM Old Eng. crok; akin to Icel. kronkr hook, bend, SW. krok, Dan. krog, OD. krooke; or cf. Gael. crocan crook, hook, W. crwca crooked. Related to Crosier, Crotchet, Crutch, Encroach.
A long staff with one end being hook shaped; SYN. shepard's crook.
ETYM Old Eng. crucche, AS. crycc, cricc; akin to Dutch kruk, German krücke, Dan. krykke, Swed. krycka, and to Eng. crook. Related to Crook, Cricket a low stool.
1. A wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking.
2. Anything that serves as an expedient.