noun🔗ShareKralleThe claw of a predatory animal or bird."The hawk gripped the mouse tightly in its powerful clutch. "Der Falke packte die Maus fest in seiner kräftigen Kralle.animalbirdpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGriff, Umklammerung(by extension) A grip, especially one seen as rapacious or evil."The loan shark held the family in his financial clutch, demanding exorbitant interest payments each month. "Der Wucherer hielt die Familie in seinem finanziellen Griff und forderte jeden Monat exorbitante Zinszahlungen.actionattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKupplungA device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car."The mechanic replaced the car's clutch because it was slipping. "Der Mechaniker hat die Kupplung des Autos ausgetauscht, weil sie rutschte.vehiclemachinetechnologypartdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKupplungThe pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels."To shift gears, I had to press the clutch. "Um die Gänge zu wechseln, musste ich die Kupplung treten.vehiclemachineparttechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKupplung, GreiferAny device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle."The construction worker attached the clutch to the steel beam, ready to lift it into place. "Der Bauarbeiter befestigte die Kupplung am Stahlträger, bereit, ihn an seinen Platz zu heben.devicemachinetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKupplung, ClutchA small handbag or purse with no straps or handle."My mother kept her important documents in a small clutch. "Meine Mutter bewahrte ihre wichtigen Dokumente in einer kleinen Clutch auf.wearstyleitemthingappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErgreifen, packenTo seize, as though with claws."to clutch power"Die Macht ergreifen.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFest umklammern, packenTo grip or grasp tightly."She clutched her purse tightly and walked nervously into the building."Sie umklammerte ihre Handtasche fest und betrat nervös das Gebäude.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGelege, BrutA brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs."The farmer carefully checked the hen's clutch of eggs to ensure they were safe. "Der Bauer überprüfte sorgfältig das Gelege der Henne, um sicherzustellen, dass die Eier sicher waren.animalbirdagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGruppe, HaufenA group or bunch (of people or things)."The teacher asked a clutch of students to help her carry the books. "Die Lehrerin bat eine Gruppe von Schülern, ihr beim Tragen der Bücher zu helfen.groupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusbrütenTo hatch."The hen clucked and then clutched her eggs, hoping they would hatch soon. "Das Huhn gackerte und brütete dann ihre Eier aus, in der Hoffnung, dass sie bald schlüpfen würden.animalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEntscheidende Situation, kritische LageAn important or critical situation."The final exam was a clutch situation for Sarah; she needed a good grade to keep her scholarship. "Die Abschlussprüfung war eine entscheidende Situation für Sarah; sie brauchte eine gute Note, um ihr Stipendium zu behalten.situationeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Shareentscheidend, NervenstarkPerforming or tending to perform well in difficult, high-pressure situations."The young chef was known for his clutch performance under pressure during busy dinner rushes. "Der junge Koch war bekannt für seine entscheidende Leistung unter Druck während der geschäftigen Abendessen.characterabilityachievementsportattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
