Clutch - English meaning

klʌtʃ

Clutch – definitions in English dictionary

verb
Grasp (something) tightly.
Usage examples:
He stood clutching a microphone
Synonims:
GripGraspClaspCling toHang on toClenchHoldReach forSnatch atMake a grab forCatch atClaw atGrabSeizeLay (one's) hands onGet one's hands onGrab/seize/take hold of

noun
A tight grasp.
Usage examples:
She made a clutch at his body
noun
A mechanism for connecting and disconnecting an engine and the transmission system in a vehicle, or the working parts of any machine.
Usage examples:
She let the clutch in and the car surged forward
noun
A clutch bag.
Usage examples:
Put the accent on femininity with this classy suede-and-lace clutch.

adjective
(in sport) denoting or occurring at a critical situation in which the outcome of a game or competition is at stake.
Usage examples:
They both are hard-nosed players who seem to thrive in clutch situations

noun
A group of eggs fertilized at the same time, laid in a single session and (in birds) incubated together.
Usage examples:
They lay fewer than ten eggs in a clutch
Synonims:
GroupBatchNestful

noun
A slim, flat handbag without handles or a strap.

verb
Take hold of; grab

verb
To take or try to take hold of something or someone tightly, usually in fear, worry, or pain
Usage examples:
Clutch onto silent and pale, she clutched onto her mother's hand., clutch something to something cl…

noun
A device that allows turning movement to be sent from one part of a machine to another
Usage examples:
Clutch slips i've booked the car into the garage because the clutch is slipping.

noun
The pedal or handle in a vehicle that is used to operate the engine's clutch
Usage examples:
Push the clutch in push the clutch in, put the car into gear, rev the engine, and then gently let t…

noun
A small group of eggs produced by the same bird, especially in a nest

noun
A small group of people or things
Usage examples:
Clutch of a fresh clutch of students

noun
The control of someone
Usage examples:
Be in the clutches of he is in the clutches of that woman.

noun
A difficult and important situation that needs a lot of skill to deal with successfully
Usage examples:
In the clutch "this team was able to perform in the clutch every time," he said., clutch situation …

noun
To be very useful or helpful, especially in a difficult or important situation
Usage examples:
I hoped that my beginner's luck would come in clutch., she learns that even though families might n…

adjective
Able to do something when it is especially difficult or especially needed
Usage examples:
Moose, always reliable under pressure, was an amazing clutch hitter., clutch performer he developed…

adjective
Done successfully when this is especially difficult or especially important
Usage examples:
It was his leadership and clutch play that made him special., the team managed only three hits afte…

adjective
Used to say that something is extremely good or useful, or exactly what is needed in a situation
Usage examples:
I found five dollars in my pocket. that was so damn clutch.

Clutch translation into English

Clutch: translate from English into Chinese

离合器, 手, 掐, 抓, 爪, 扼, 坏蛋, 操, 发呆, 捉, 孵小鸡, 脚扣, 无皮带的, 无小手的

Clutch: translate from English into Dutch

Koppeling, Greep, Broedsel, Zich vastklampen aan, Grijpen, Versnellingspook, Kluts, Klauw, Haak, Bemachtigen

Clutch: translate from English into French

Embrayage, Prise, Ponte, Étreinte, Empoigner, Enserrer, Contrôle, Fixer, Tomber sous les griffes, Se tirer les griffes, Pédale d'embrayage

Clutch: translate from English into German

Kupplung, Griff, Klaue, Umklammerung, Greifer, Schnappen

Clutch: translate from English into Hindi

क्लच, पकड़, चंगुल, क़ब्ज़ा करना, शिकंजा, पंजा, पकड़ना, चगुल मारना, झपट्टा मारना, मुट्ठी में भीचना, ग्राभ

Clutch: translate from English into Italian

Frizione, Afferrare, Aggrapparsi, Stretta, Presa, Stringere, Afferrare strettamente

Clutch: translate from English into Korean

클러치, 한배, 위기, 꽉 잡다, 붙잡음, 불쾌한 사람, 일단, 피우다, 꼭 잡다, 까다, 인색한 사람, 연동기, 사로잡다, 자동차의 클러치를 조작하다, 섬뜩해 하다

Clutch: translate from English into Russian

Схватить, Сцепление, Муфта, Ухватиться, Хвататься, Выводок, Зажимное устройство, Захват, Тиски, Когти, Хватка, Зажать, Сжатие, Власть, Яйца, Лапы, Ухватить, Соединять, Высиживать, Надежный

Clutch: translate from English into Spanish

Embrague, Agarrar, Embragar, Apretón, Apretar, Crisis, Empuñar, Morder

Word origin

early 18th century: probably a southern variant of northern English dialect cletch, related to Middle English cleck ‘to hatch’, from Old Norse klekja .

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Clutch – similar words

clutches

verb
Grasp (something) tightly.
Usage examples:
He stood clutching a microphone

noun
A tight grasp.
Usage examples:
She made a clutch at his body

noun
A group of eggs fertilized at the same time, laid in a single session and (in birds) incubated together.
Usage examples:
They lay fewer than ten eggs in a clutch

Clutches - all meanings in English

clutched

klʌtʃ

verb
Grasp (something) tightly.
Usage examples:
He stood clutching a microphone

noun
A tight grasp.
Usage examples:
She made a clutch at his body

noun
A mechanism for connecting and disconnecting an engine and the transmission system in a vehicle, or the working parts of any machine.
Usage examples:
She let the clutch in and the car surged forward

Clutched - all meanings in English

Clutch synonims

batch

bætʃ

noun
A quantity or consignment of goods produced at one time.
Usage examples:
A batch of bread

verb
Arrange (things) in sets or groups.
Usage examples:
I had nothing to do but batch the reports

noun
A group of things or people dealt with at the same time or considered similar in type
Usage examples:
The cook brought in a fresh batch of homemade cupcakes., we looked at the job applications in two b…

Batch - all meanings in English

clasp

klɑːsp

verb
Grasp (something) tightly with one's hand.
Usage examples:
He clasped her arm

noun
A device with interlocking parts used for fastening things together.
Usage examples:
A gold bracelet with a turquoise clasp

verb
To hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms
Usage examples:
He clasped the vase, afraid he would drop it., she had a firm clasp on her daughter’s hand.

Clasp - all meanings in English

clench

klentʃ

verb
(with reference to the fingers or hand) close into a tight ball, especially as a manifestation of extreme anger.
Usage examples:
She clenched her fists, struggling for control

noun
A contraction or tightening of part of the body.
Usage examples:
She saw the anger rise, saw the clench of his fists

verb
To hold something tightly, or press together your lips or your hands in anger or determination
Usage examples:
He clenched his fist and waved it at the crowd.

Clench - all meanings in English

grab

verb
Grasp or seize suddenly and roughly.
Usage examples:
She grabbed him by the shirt collar

noun
A quick sudden clutch or attempt to seize.
Usage examples:
He made a grab at the pistol

verb
Take or seize suddenly

Grab - all meanings in English

grasp

verb
Seize and hold firmly.
Usage examples:
She grasped the bottle

noun
A firm hold or grip.
Usage examples:
The child slipped from her grasp

verb
Hold firmly

Grasp - all meanings in English

grip

verb
Take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly.
Usage examples:
His knuckles were white as he gripped the steering wheel

noun
A firm hold; a tight grasp.
Usage examples:
His arm was held in a vice-like grip

verb
Hold fast or firmly

Grip - all meanings in English

group

noun
A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together.
Usage examples:
A group of boys approached

verb
Put in a group or groups.
Usage examples:
Three chairs were grouped around a table

noun
A number of people or things that are together or considered as a unit
Usage examples:
A group of trees, i’m meeting a group of friends for dinner., a rock/soul group, she grouped the ch…

Group - all meanings in English

hang on to

phrasal verb
To hold or continue holding onto something
Usage examples:
He was driving so fast i had to hang on tight whenever he turned., hang on – i’ll be with you in a …

Hang on to - all meanings in English

hold

verb
Grasp, carry, or support with one's hands.
Usage examples:
She was holding a brown leather suitcase

noun
An act or manner of grasping something; a grip.
Usage examples:
He caught hold of her arm

noun
A large compartment or space in the lower part of a ship or aircraft in which cargo is stowed.
Usage examples:
Oversized baggage is placed in the hold of the plane

Hold - all meanings in English

seize

verb
Take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Usage examples:
She jumped up and seized his arm

verb
Take hold of; grab

verb
To take something quickly and hold it
Usage examples:
He seized her arm to lead her through the crowd., fig. while she was distracted, i seized the oppor…

Seize - all meanings in English

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