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clutches

/ˈklʌtʃɪz/

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noun

Kralle, Klaue

The claw of a predatory animal or bird.

Examples :

"The hawk carried the field mouse away in its powerful clutches. "

Der Habicht trug die Feldmaus in seinen mächtigen Krallen davon.

animal bird part

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noun

Griff, Umklammerung

(by extension) A grip, especially one seen as rapacious or evil.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Kupplung

A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car.

Examples :

""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.

vehicle machine device technical part

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noun

Kupplung

The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.

Examples :

"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.

vehicle machine technical part

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noun

Greifer, Klammern

Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle.

Examples :

"The crane used its strong clutches to lift the heavy steel beams. "

Der Kran benutzte seine starken Greifer, um die schweren Stahlträger anzuheben.

device machine technical

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noun

Kupplung, Handtasche

A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

ergreifen, packen

To seize, as though with claws.

Examples :

"to clutch power"

Die Macht ergreifen.

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verb

Fest umklammern, packen

To grip or grasp tightly.

Examples :

"She clutched her purse tightly and walked nervously into the building."

Sie umklammerte ihre Handtasche fest und betrat nervös das Gebäude.

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Gelege, Brut

A brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Gruppe, Haufen

A group or bunch (of people or things).

Examples :

"A clutch of eggs lay nestled in the bird's nest. "

Eine Gruppe Eier lag im Vogelnest.

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verb

Ausbrüten

Examples :

"The hen clutches her eggs patiently, waiting for them to hatch. "

Das Huhn brütet geduldig ihre Eier aus und wartet darauf, dass sie schlüpfen.

animal bird nature biology

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noun

Klemme, Notlage

An important or critical situation.

Examples :

"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.

situation condition