Clitchverb
alternative form of clutch
Clitchnoun
alternative form of clutch
Clutchverb
To seize, as though with claws.
Clutchverb
To grip or grasp tightly.
Clutchverb
(transitive) To hatch.
Clutchnoun
The claw of a predatory animal or bird.
Clutchnoun
(by extension) A grip, especially one seen as rapacious or evil.
Clutchnoun
A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used between engine and gearbox in a car.
Clutchnoun
The pedal in a car that disengages power transmission.
Clutchnoun
Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle.
Clutchnoun
A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.
Clutchnoun
(US) An important or critical situation.
Clutchnoun
A brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs.
Clutchnoun
A group or bunch (of people or things).
Clutchadjective
Performing or tending to perform well in difficult, high-pressure situations.
Clutchnoun
A gripe or clinching with, or as with, the fingers or claws; seizure; grasp.
Clutchnoun
The hands, claws, or talons, in the act of grasping firmly; - often figuratively, for power, rapacity, or cruelty; as, to fall into the clutches of an adversary.
Clutchnoun
A device which is used for coupling shafting, etc., so as to transmit motion, and which may be disengaged at pleasure.
Clutchnoun
Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle.
Clutchnoun
The nest complement of eggs of a bird.
Clutchverb
To seize, clasp, or grip with the hand, hands, or claws; - often figuratively; as, to clutch power.
Clutchverb
To close tightly; to clinch.
Clutchverb
To reach (at something) as if to grasp; to catch or snatch; - often followed by at.
Clutchverb
to become too tense or frightened to perform properly; used sometimes with up; as, he clutched up on the exam.
Clutchnoun
the act of grasping;
Clutchnoun
a tense critical situation;
Clutchnoun
a number of birds hatched at the same time
Clutchnoun
a collection of things or persons to be handled together
Clutchnoun
a pedal that operates a clutch
Clutchnoun
a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism
Clutchverb
take hold of; grab;
Clutchverb
hold firmly, usually with one's hands;
Clutchverb
affect;
Clutch
A clutch is a mechanical device that engages and disengages power transmission, especially from a drive shaft (driving shaft) to a driven shaft. In the simplest application, clutches connect and disconnect two rotating shafts (drive shafts or line shafts).