grasp tightly, seize
tight grip; mechanical device which transmits power from the engine to the gears (in a vehicle); group of chicks; nest with eggs; group of people that is closely packed together
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Clutch Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(v. i.)
To reach (at something) as if to grasp; to catch or snatch; -- often followed by at.
To reach (at something) as if to grasp; to catch or snatch; -- often followed by at.
(n.)
To seize, clasp, or gripe with the hand, hands, or claws; -- often figuratively; as, to clutch power.
To seize, clasp, or gripe with the hand, hands, or claws; -- often figuratively; as, to clutch power.
(n.)
To close tightly; to clinch.
To close tightly; to clinch.
(n.)
The nest complement of eggs of a bird.
The nest complement of eggs of a bird.
(n.)
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.
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.
(n.)
Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle.
Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle.
(n.)
A gripe or clinching with, or as with, the fingers or claws; seizure; grasp.
A gripe or clinching with, or as with, the fingers or claws; seizure; grasp.
(n.)
A device which is used for coupling shafting, etc., so as to transmit motion, and which may be disengaged at pleasure.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutA device which is used for coupling shafting, etc., so as to transmit motion, and which may be disengaged at pleasure.
clutch
\clutch\ (klŭch; 224), n. [oe. cloche, cloke, claw, scot. clook, cleuck, also oe. cleche claw, clechen, cleken, to seize; cf. as. gel?ccan (where ge- is a prefix) to seize. cf. latch a catch.]
1. a gripe or clinching with, or as with, the fingers or claws; seizure; grasp. "the clutch of poverty." an expiring clutch at popularity. arlyle. but age, with his stealing steps, hath clawed me in his clutch.
2. pl. 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. i must have little care of myself, if i ever more come near the clutches of such a giant. stillingfleet.
3. (mach.) a device which is used for coupling shafting, etc., so as to transmit motion, and which may be disengaged at pleasure.
4. any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle.
5. (zo?l.) the nest complement of eggs of a bird.
similar words(3)
bayonet clutch
clutch pedal
disk clutch
Noun
1. the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
(synonym) clasp, clench, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
(hypernym) grasping, taking hold, seizing, prehension
(hyponym) chokehold, choke hold
(derivation) cling to, hold close, hold tight
2. a tense critical situation; "he is a good man in the clutch"
(hypernym) temporary state
(derivation) seize, get hold of
3. a number of birds hatched at the same time
(hypernym) brood
4. a collection of things or persons to be handled together
(synonym) batch
(hypernym) collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage
(hyponym) schmeer, schmear, shmear
5. a pedal that operates a clutch
(synonym) clutch pedal
(hypernym) pedal, treadle, foot pedal, foot lever
6. a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism
(hypernym) coupling, coupler
(hyponym) freewheel
(part-holonym) transmission, transmission system
(part-meronym) clutch pedal
Verb
1. take hold of; grab; "The salesclerk quickly seized the money on the counter"; "She clutched her purse"; "The mother seized her child by the arm"; "Birds of prey often seize small mammals"
(synonym) seize, prehend
(hypernym) take, get hold of
(hyponym) nab
(derivation) clasp, clench, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
2. hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared"
(synonym) cling to, hold close, hold tight
(hypernym) hold, take hold
(hyponym) cuddle, snuggle, nestle, nest, nuzzle, draw close
(derivation) clasp, clench, clutches, grasp, grip, hold
3. affect; "Fear seized the prisoners"; "The patient was seized with unberable pains"; "He was seized with a dreadful disease"
(synonym) seize, get hold of
(hypernym) overwhelm, overpower, sweep over, whelm, overcome, overtake
Clutch Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
a device that allows power to be engaged to and disengaged from a member being driven by a prime mover. to engage or disengage a clutch.
Clutch - A device used in elevator power door operation to engage the car door to the landing door by a grasping and holding movement.
Clutch Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
A device that disconnects the engine from the transmission , to allow the vehicle to change gears, and then allows the engine and transmission to resume contact and turn together at a new speed . Also see centrifugal clutch , clutch diaphragm spring , clutch pilot bearing , clutch housing , clutch disc , clutch pressure plate , clutch explosion , clutch lever , clutch pedal , clutch pedal free travel , clutch release bearing , clutch semi-centrifugal release fingers , clutch shaft , clutch solenoid , clutch throw-out fork , cone clutch , double clutching , multiple disc clutch , freewheeling , multiple disc clutch , one-way clutch , overrunning clutch , riding the clutch , roller clutch , and sprag clutch .
Clutch Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
A clutch is a mechanical device that provides for the transmission of power (and therefore usually motion) from one component (the driving member) to another (the driven member) when engaged, but can be disengaged.
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