clutch
Definition
- n. a tense critical situation
- n. a number of birds hatched at the same time
- n. a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism
- n. a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism
Word forms
- Present participle
- clutching
- Past tense
- clutched
- Past participle
- clutched
- Third person singular
- clutches
Example sentences
n.
The mother hen kept her chicks close in a clutch.
vt.
She had to clutch the steering wheel tightly as the car skidded.
vi.
He tried to clutch at the falling book, but missed.
n.
The mechanic checked the clutch to ensure it was working properly.