Crutch vs. Clutch

Crutchnoun

A device to assist in motion as a cane, especially one that provides support under the arm to reduce weight on a leg.

Crutchnoun

Something that supports, often used negatively to indicate that it is not needed and causes an unhealthful dependency; a prop

Crutchnoun

A crotch; the area of body where the legs fork from the trunk.

Crutchnoun

A form of pommel for a woman's saddle, consisting of a forked rest to hold the leg of the rider.

Crutchnoun

(nautical) A knee, or piece of knee timber.

Crutchnoun

(nautical) A forked stanchion or post; a crotch.

Crutchnoun

(heraldry) A type of cross formed from two "C"s joined back-to-back

Crutchverb

(transitive) To support on crutches; to prop up.

Crutchverb

(transitive) To shear the hindquarters of a sheep; to dag.

Crutchnoun

A staff with a crosspiece at the head, to be placed under the arm or shoulder, to support the lame or infirm in walking.

Crutchnoun

A form of pommel for a woman's saddle, consisting of a forked rest to hold the leg of the rider.

Crutchnoun

A knee, or piece of knee timber

Crutchverb

To support on crutches; to prop up.

Crutchnoun

a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking

Crutchnoun

anything that serves as an expedient;

Crutch

A crutch is a mobility aid that transfers weight from the legs to the upper body. It is often used by people who cannot use their legs to support their weight, for reasons ranging from short-term injuries to lifelong disabilities.

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).