clutch
clutch (noun) synonyms
clutch definitions
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The claw of a predatory animal or bird.
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An important or critical situation.
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A brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs.
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A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car.
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A fastener that attaches to the back of a tack pin to secure an accessory to clothing. (See Clutch (pin fastener).)
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A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.
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A group or bunch (of people or things).
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Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle.
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A grip, especially one seen as rapacious or evil.
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The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.
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A difficult maneuver