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clutch1
- pronunciation:
- kluhch
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
clutched, clutches, clutching |
| definition: |
to hold tight.
The baby clutched her toy bear.- synonyms:
- grip
- similar words:
- hold
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a part for working the gears of the engine in a car or truck. In a car with a standard transmission, the pedal for the clutch is on the left.
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| derivations: |
clutchy (adj.), clutchingly (adv.) |
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