nounπShareThe claw of a predatory animal or bird."The hawk carried the field mouse away in its powerful clutches. "animalbirdpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(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. "actioncharacternegativeinhumanattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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." "vehiclemachinedevicetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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. "vehiclemachinetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny 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. "devicemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small handbag or purse with no straps or handle."She carried her lipstick and phone in a small, silver clutches to the party. "stylewearitemthingappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo seize, as though with claws."to clutch power"actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grip or grasp tightly."She clutched her purse tightly and walked nervously into the building."actionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs."The farmer carefully collected the clutches of eggs from the hen house each morning. "animalagriculturebirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group or bunch (of people or things)."A clutch of eggs lay nestled in the bird's nest. "groupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hatch."The hen clutches her eggs patiently, waiting for them to hatch. "animalbirdnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn important or critical situation."The team found themselves in the clutches of a difficult situation after two players were injured. "situationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
