noun Download 🔗Share The claw of a predatory animal or bird. Examples : "The hawk carried the field mouse away in its powerful clutches. " animal bird part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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. " action character negative inhuman attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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." " vehicle machine device technical part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " vehicle machine technical part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " device machine technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " style wear item thing appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To seize, as though with claws. Examples : "to clutch power" action body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To grip or grasp tightly. Examples : "She clutched her purse tightly and walked nervously into the building." action body human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs. Examples : "The farmer carefully collected the clutches of eggs from the hen house each morning. " animal agriculture bird nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A group or bunch (of people or things). Examples : "A clutch of eggs lay nestled in the bird's nest. " group Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To hatch. Examples : "The hen clutches her eggs patiently, waiting for them to hatch. " animal bird nature biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An important or critical situation. Examples : "The team found themselves in the clutches of a difficult situation after two players were injured. " situation condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading