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clutch

/ˈklʌʧ/

US UK

verb

clutches; clutched; clutching

[+ obj] :to hold onto (someone or something) tightly with your hand

I had to clutch the counter to keep from falling.

The child clutched her mother's hand firmly.

He had a book clutched in his hand.

[no obj] :to try to hold onto someone or something by reaching with your hand - usually + at

She clutched at his shoulder.

clutch at straws

xem straw

noun

plural clutches

[count] the act of holding or gripping something or someone tightly - usually plural

She struggled to escape his clutches. [=he was holding her and she struggled to get away]

The hawk had the mouse in its clutches. [=in its claws] - often used figuratively

They were powerless to oppose them. He had them in his clutches. [=he had control of them]

a pedal that is pressed to change gears in a vehicle

I have to learn how to let the clutch out smoothly.

the part of a vehicle that is controlled by a clutch

The car needs a new clutch.

clutch bag - compare 4clutch

in the clutch

US :in a very important or critical situation especially during a sports competition

He is known for his ability to come through in the clutch.

She scored a basket in the clutch.

adjective

[more ~; most ~] US

always used before a noun :happening during a very important or critical time especially in a sports competition

She scored a clutch basket.

a clutch hit/play/goal

a clutch performance/situation

able to perform well in a very important or critical situation especially in a sports competition

He is a clutch hitter/player. = He is clutch.

noun

plural clutches

[count] a group of eggs that is laid by a bird at one time

a clutch of eggs

a group of young birds produced by a single group of eggs

a clutch of chicks

a small group of things or people

a clutch of buildings/onlookers - compare 2clutch

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clutch bag