An important or critical situation.
The claw of a predatory animal or bird.
A brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs.
A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car.
A fastener that attaches to the back of a tack pin to secure an accessory to clothing. (See Clutch (pin fastener).)
A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.
A group or bunch (of people or things).
Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle.
A grip, especially one seen as rapacious or evil.
The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.
A difficult maneuver
Performing or tending to perform well in difficult, high-pressure situations.
To unexpectedly or luckily succeed in a difficult activity.
To hatch.
To seize, as though with claws.
To grip or grasp tightly.
To win in a 1vX (one versus X) situation.
Action given to provide assistance; aid.
Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.
Documentation provided with computer software, etc. and accessed using the computer.
A study aid.
One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise.
Correction of deficits, as by psychological counseling or medication or social support or remedial training.
A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance
To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.
To provide assistance.
To avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself). Usually used in nonassertive contexts with can.
To do something on the behalf of someone.
To provide assistance to (someone or something).
To contribute in some way to.