clutch
clutch/kləCH/
verb
grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly.
"he stood clutching a microphone"
synonyms: grip, grasp, clasp, cling to, hang onto, clench, hold, reach for, snatch at, make a grab for, catch at, claw at, grab, seize, lay (one's) hands on, get one's hands on, grab/seize/take hold of
noun
- a tight grasp or an act of grasping something."she made a clutch at his body"
- a mechanism for connecting and disconnecting a vehicle engine from its transmission system."she let the clutch in and the car surged forward"
- a slim, flat handbag without handles or a strap.
adjective
(in sport) denoting or occurring in a critical situation in which the outcome of a game or competition is at stake.
"they both are hard-nosed players who seem to thrive in clutch situations"
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seize implies a sudden and forcible movement in getting hold of something tangible or an apprehending of something fleeting or elusive when intangible.
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CLUTCH meaning: 1 : to hold onto (someone or something) tightly with your hand; 2 : to try to hold onto someone or something by reaching with your hand ...
To clutch is to grasp or hold on to tightly. Some people clutch the safety bar on the roller coaster for dear life; others throw their hands in the air.
to seize with or as with the hands or claws; snatch: The bird swooped down and clutched its prey with its claws.
May 31, 2024 · US. : in a very important or critical situation especially during a sports competition. He is known for his ability to come through in the ...