clutch

verb
UK: /klʌtʃ/
US: /klʌtʃ/

  1. To grip or seize something tightly.

    1. I clutch my bag when I walk alone at night.
    2. She had to clutch the railing to avoid falling down the slippery steps.

  2. To grasp an opportunity eagerly.

    1. He clutch at the chance to work abroad.
    2. Desperate for a promotion, he decided to clutch at any opportunity presented to him.

Synonyms

hold grip bag seize grasp
clutch noun

  1. A tight grasp or hold.

    1. She kept a firm clutch on her purse.
    2. The climber lost his clutch and started to slide down the rock face.

  2. A mechanism for connecting and disconnecting an engine from its driving wheels.

    1. You need to press the clutch to change gear.
    2. The car stalled because he released the clutch too quickly.

  3. A small, strapless handbag.

    1. She carried a stylish clutch to the party.
    2. Her clutch held her phone, keys, and some makeup.

  4. A group of eggs.

    1. The hen laid a clutch of eggs.
    2. We found a clutch of snake eggs in the garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clutch" in English means: To grip or seize something tightly., To grasp an opportunity eagerly..

The phonetic transcription of "clutch" is /klʌtʃ/ in British English and /klʌtʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clutch": hold, grip, bag, seize, grasp.

Example usage of "clutch": "I clutch my bag when I walk alone at night.". More examples on the page.