clutch

US /klʌtʃ/
UK /klʌtʃ/
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1.

a tight grasp or an act of grasping something

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He lost his clutch on the steering wheel.
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The baby made a tight clutch on her finger.
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gripgraspholdclaspseize
2.

a mechanism for connecting and disconnecting a vehicle engine from its transmission system

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Press the clutch pedal before shifting gears.
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My car needs a new clutch.
3.

a small handbag without a strap or handle

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She carried a stylish black clutch to the party.
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I prefer a shoulder bag over a clutch for everyday use.
1.

to grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly

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She clutched the railing as she walked down the stairs.
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He clutched the money in his hand.
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graspgripseizegrabhold
1.

denoting or occurring at a crucial time or in a difficult situation

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He made a clutch shot to win the game.
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She's a clutch player who performs well under pressure.
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crucialcriticaldecisivepivotalmomentous