The meaning of Clutch

Clutch – definition

verb
Grasp (something) tightly.
Usage examples:
He stood clutching a microphone
Synonims:
Grip Grasp Clasp Cling to Hang on to Clench Hold Reach for Snatch at Make a grab for Catch at Claw at Grab Seize Lay (one's) hands on Get one's hands on Grab/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:
Group Batch Nestful

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

verb
Take hold of; grab

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

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

All meanings and translations of Clutched

Clutch synonims

batch

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

All meanings and translations of Batch

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.

All meanings and translations of Clench

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

All meanings and translations of Grab

grasp

ɡrɑːsp

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

All meanings and translations of Grasp

grip

ɡrɪp

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

All meanings and translations of Grip

group

ɡruːp

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…

All meanings and translations of Group

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

All meanings and translations of Hold

seize

siːz

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…

All meanings and translations of Seize

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