noun🔗ShareKralle, KlaueThe claw of a predatory animal or bird."The hawk carried the field mouse away in its powerful clutches. "Der Habicht trug die Feldmaus in seinen mächtigen Krallen davon.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 clutches, demanding exorbitant interest payments they could never afford. "Der Wucherer hielt die Familie in seiner Umklammerung und forderte exorbitante Zinszahlungen, die sie sich nie leisten konnten.actioncharacternegativeinhumanattitudeChat 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 worn-out clutches in my car, so now it shifts gears smoothly." "Der Mechaniker hat die abgenutzte Kupplung in meinem Auto ersetzt, sodass es jetzt reibungslos die Gänge wechselt.vehiclemachinedevicetechnicalpartChat 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."The driving instructor told me to press the clutches down fully before shifting gears. "Der Fahrlehrer sagte mir, ich solle die Kupplung vollständig durchtreten, bevor ich die Gänge wechsle.vehiclemachinetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGreifer, KlammernAny device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle."The crane used its strong clutches to lift the heavy steel beams. "Der Kran benutzte seine starken Greifer, um die schweren Stahlträger anzuheben.devicemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKupplung, HandtascheA small handbag or purse with no straps or handle."She carried her lipstick and phone in a small, silver clutches to the party. "Sie trug ihren Lippenstift und ihr Telefon in einer kleinen, silbernen Handtasche zur Party.stylewearitemthingappearanceChat 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.actionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGelege, BrutA brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs."The farmer carefully collected the clutches of eggs from the hen house each morning. "Der Bauer sammelte jeden Morgen sorgfältig die Gelege aus dem Hühnerstall ein.animalagriculturebirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGruppe, HaufenA group or bunch (of people or things)."A clutch of eggs lay nestled in the bird's nest. "Eine Gruppe Eier lag im Vogelnest.groupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusbrütenTo hatch."The hen clutches her eggs patiently, waiting for them to hatch. "Das Huhn brütet geduldig ihre Eier aus und wartet darauf, dass sie schlüpfen.animalbirdnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKlemme, NotlageAn important or critical situation."The team found themselves in the clutches of a difficult situation after two players were injured. "Das Team befand sich in einer schwierigen Notlage, nachdem sich zwei Spieler verletzt hatten.situationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
