Korean learner dictionary

목발

mokbal · crutches

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 55867

Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 목빨Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade

1.
다리가 불편한 사람이 겨드랑이에 끼고 걷는 지팡이.
English: crutches — A kind of cane placed under the armpits by a person who has problems with his/her legs to use as support in order to walk.
Examples
- 거추장스러운 목발.
- 목발 손잡이.
- 목발이 필요하다.
- 목발을 짚다.
- 목발을 하다.
- 목발에 의지하다.

Origin: 木발
Categories: 삶 > 치료 행위