Clutch Definition & Meaning
clutch
- noun
- the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
- a tense critical situation; "he is a good man in the clutch"
- a number of birds hatched at the same time
- a collection of things or persons to be handled together
- a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand
- a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism; "he smoothely released the clutch with one foot and stepped on the gas with the other"
- a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism; "this year's model has an improved clutch"
- verb
- take hold of; grab; "The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter"; "She clutched her purse"; "The mother seized her child by the arm"; "Birds of prey often seize small mammals"
- hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared"
- affect; "Fear seized the prisoners"; "The patient was seized with unbearable pains"; "He was seized with a dreadful disease"
"Clutch" in song lyrics
See how clutch is used in real songs:
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"Get scarred, gold mics, feel the deadliest clutch"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel — Freestyle -
"Sneaky like creetines on dust, the camel clutch"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Lighter Shade, Molly-Q — Let it Bang -
"I'm a man, and real words for these thoughts I clutch"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot
Words that rhyme with clutch
Usage tips for "clutch"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "clutch" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for clutch to find words that pair well.