| Clutch (clutch) |
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| n. | (kl ch; 224) |
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| Clutch |
| [OE.
cloche, cloke, claw, Scot. clook,
cleuck, also OE. cleche claw, clechen,
cleken, to seize; cf. AS. gelæccan (where
ge- is a prefix) to seize. Cf. Latch a catch.] |
A gripe or clinching with, or as with,
the fingers or claws; seizure; grasp.
The hands, claws, or
talons, in the act of grasping firmly; -- often figuratively, for
power, rapacity, or cruelty; as, to fall into the clutches
of an adversary.
A device which is used
for coupling shafting, etc., so as to transmit motion, and which
may be disengaged at pleasure.
Any device for gripping an object, as
at the end of a chain or tackle.
The nest
complement of eggs of a bird.
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| Clutch (clutch) |
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| v. t. | |
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| Clutch |
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To
seize, clasp, or gripe with the hand, hands, or claws] -- often
figuratively; as, to clutch power.
To close tightly; to clinch.
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| Clutch (clutch) |
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| v. i. | |
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| Clutch |
|
To reach (at
something) as if to grasp; to catch or snatch; -- often followed
by at.
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