clutch
word
/ˈkɫətʃ/
kluhch
/klˈʌtʃ/
kluhch
Definition
As a noun, 'clutch' can mean a device in a car that connects or disconnects the engine and wheels, a small purse, or a firm grip. As a verb, it means to hold tightly.
Usage & Nuances
'Clutch' is technical in cars ('clutch pedal'), casual in fashion ('clutch purse'), and can also be slang in sports/gaming for doing well under pressure ('a clutch play'). As a verb, often followed by 'at' ('clutch at his chest').
Spanish: embrague (coche) - agarrar con fuerza - bolso de manoPortuguese (BR): embreagem (carro) - agarrar com força - bolsa de mãoPortuguese (PT): embreagem (carro) - agarrar com força - clutch (bolsa)Chinese (Simplified): 离合器 - 紧抓 - 手拿包Chinese (Traditional): 離合器 - 緊抓 - 手拿包Hindi: क्लच (गाड़ी) - मजबूती से पकड़ना - हैंडबैगArabic: قابض (سيارة) - يمسك بقوة - حقيبة كلتشBengali: ক্লাচ (গাড়ি) - শক্তভাবে ধরা - হাতে ধরা ব্যাগRussian: сцепление (авто) - схватить крепко - клатч (сумка)Japanese: クラッチ（車） - しっかりつかむ - クラッチバッグVietnamese: bộ ly hợp (ô tô) - bám chặt - ví cầm tayKorean: 클러치(자동차) - 꽉 움켜쥐다 - 클러치백Turkish: debriyaj (araba) - sıkıca tutmak - clutch çantaUrdu: کلچ (گاڑی) - مضبوطی سے پکڑنا - ہینڈ بیگIndonesian: kopling (mobil) - menggenggam erat - tas clutch
Example Sentences
I pressed the clutch to change gears.
basic
She carried a red clutch to the party.
basic
The child clutched his mother's hand tightly.
basic
He made a clutch play and won the game for his team.
natural
She clutched her bag when she heard a strange noise.
natural
My car's clutch is starting to wear out and needs repair.
natural