clutch

verbnounB1 · Intermediate

To hold something very tightly.

Meanings of «clutch»

1 · verb

to hold something very tightly

She clutched her bag tightly as she walked away.

2 · noun

a pedal that connects the engine to the gears

He pressed the clutch before changing into second gear.

Similar: pedalcoupling

Translation

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«clutch» in 17 languages

AR العربية

AZ Azərbaycan

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HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

RO Română

RU Русский

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TR Türkçe

UK Українська

UZ O‘zbek

VI Tiếng Việt

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The difference between similar words

to have something firmly in your hand

holdthe usual word, with any strengthPlease hold my coat for a minute.

griphold hard so it does not slipHe gripped the rope with both hands.

graspreach for something and hold it firmlyThe baby grasped my finger.

clutchhold tight, often from fearShe clutched her bag and looked afraid.

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Transport & Vehicles › Driving & Car Parts

the pedal you press with your foot to change speed in a car

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