clutch

(Otomotiv) A fan clutch iş a thermostatically-controlled device that exists as an integral component of the automotive cooling system. When the engine iş cool or even at normal operating temperature, the fan clutch partially disengages the engine's mechanically-driven radiator cooling fan, generally located at the front of the water pump and driven by a belt and pulley connected to the engine's crankshaft. This saves power since the engine does not have to fully drive the fan

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Definition of clutch in English English dictionary: A group or bunch, especially of eggs or baby birds; A hand or claw, when it is grasping something firmly; A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle
The clutch which I had made to save myself in falling had torn away this chin-band and let the lower jaw drop on the breast; but little else was disturbed, and there was Colonel John Mohune resting as he had been laid out a century ago.; An important or critical situation; Tending to perform well in difficult, high-pressure situations; To grip or grasp tightly
She clutched her purse tightly and walked nervously into the building.; The pedal in a car that disengages power transmission; A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used between engine and gearbox in a car; {v} to hold fast, gripe, clinch, double; {n} a grasp, gripe, hand, fist, claw, talon; {f} grasp tightly, seize; To seize, clasp, or gripe with the hand, hands, or claws; often figuratively; as, to clutch power; The size or number of eggs that a bird lays; The number of eggs laid at any one time; a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism; A device which is used for coupling shafting, etc; A set of eggs for hatching; Pressure situation; a player that responds well to pressure; to clutch at straws: see straw. Device for quickly and easily connecting or disconnecting a pair of rotatable coaxial shafts. Clutches are usually placed between the driving motor and the input shaft to a machine and provide a convenient means for starting and stopping the machine and permitting the driving motor or engine to be started in an unloaded state (as in an automobile). Mechanical clutches provide either a positive (no-slip) or a friction-dependent drive; centrifugal clutches provide automatic engagement. An overrunning clutch transmits torque in one direction only and permits the driven shaft of a machine to freewheel (continue rotating after the driver stops); on bicycles, such clutches permit the rider to coast without moving the pedals; Pressure situation; The eggs laid by a bird or reptile in a single nesting attempt; Purpose designed 'chain system' forging that allows a link of sling chain to be grabbed in order to shorten the overall length of the chain The forging ensures the grabbed link is correctly loaded and no link is trapped or damaged Submitted by Piers from London, UK; Device that allows the driver to engage or disengage the engine and transmission; The nest complement of eggs of a bird; a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism a pedal that operates a clutch a number of birds hatched at the same time a tense critical situation; "he is a good man in the clutch; The aggregate of eggs or the young of birds; In a vehicle, the clutch is the pedal that you press before you change gear. Laura let out the clutch and pulled slowly away down the drive; The assemblage of eggs laid in one nest Clutch size is the total number of eggs in a clutch; Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle; The receiving component which slides over an earpost on an earring to keep the earring attached to the ear Also referred to as Earnut or Back; a collection of things or persons to be handled together; the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"; affect; "Fear seized the prisoners"; "The patient was seized with unberable pains"; "He was seized with a dreadful disease"; To close tightly; to clinch; take hold of; grab; "The salesclerk quickly seized the money on the counter"; "She clutched her purse"; "The mother seized her child by the arm"; "Birds of prey often seize small mammals"; A nest of eggs or brood of young birds; A gripe or clinching with, or as with, the fingers or claws; seizure; grasp; A device that allows the operator to engage or disengage the engine and transmission; a pedal that operates a clutch; To reach (at something) as if to grasp; to catch or snatch; often followed by at; A clutch is a device that allows a solid coupling to be formed between the transmission and the engine The clutch is manufactured out of a friction material such as asbestos; it is shaped in the form of a disc Located between the pressure plate and the flywheel, the clutch connects the engine with the transmission by creating a solid coupling This solid coupling can be engaged and disengaged, allowing the gears to be changed with one push of the clutch pedal; A mechanical device which uses mechanical, magnetic, or friction type connections to facilitate engaging or disengaging two rotating members Examples: the friction clutch located between the engine and manual transmission or the a/c clutch; R/C helicopters use a clutch so that the engine can idle without the rotor blades spinning Usually they use clutch shoes which when spinning spread out and rub against the clutch drum causing it to rotate and spin the gears; If you clutch at something or clutch something, you hold it tightly, usually because you are afraid or anxious. I staggered and had to clutch at a chair for support She was clutching a photograph. = grasp, grip; A device that couples the engine to the transmission The clutch consists of a friction-lined disk (called the "clutch disk") and a spring-loaded "pressure plate" that presses the clutch disk tightly against the flywheel (See Flywheel) When you push in on the clutch pedal, the linkage releases the spring pressure allowing the clutch disk to slip The clutch disk is subjected to a tremendous amount of friction and heat, which eventually wears it out At this point it starts to slip Oil or grease on the flywheel, weak or broken springs in the pressure plate, or overadjusted linkage can also make it slip If it fails to release, the most likely cause is a broken clutch cable Replacing the clutch is fairly heavy work because it involves removing the transmission You may want to let a pro do it for you; a number of birds hatched at the same time; If someone is in another person's clutches, that person has captured them or has power over them. Stojanovic escaped their clutches by jumping from a moving vehicle. = grasp; A device for connecting/disconnecting the engine from the wheels; hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared"; Any device that connects or disconnects power transfer in rotating parts In a manual transmission, this pedal operated device disconnects the engine from the transmission to allow the car to change gears, and then allows the engine and transmission to resume contact and turn together at a new speed Clutches are also used in automatic transmissions, air conditioners, and differentials; the number of eggs within a nest; A device that connects and disconnects the engine from the transmission The clutch allows you to change gears; The hands, claws, or talons, in the act of grasping firmly; often figuratively, for power, rapacity, or cruelty; as, to fall into the clutches of an adversary; (Otomotiv) Any device that connects or disconnects power transfer in rotating parts. In a manual transmission, this pedal operated device disconnects the engine from the transmission to allow the car to change gears, and then allows the engine and transmission to resume contact and turn together at a new speed. Clutches are also used in automatic transmissions, air conditioners, and differentials; The coupling mechanism used on a mechanical power press to couple the flywheel to the crankshaft, either directly or through a gear train; a tense critical situation; "he is a good man in the clutch"; – A group of eggs or chicks in a nest; clutch bag; {i} tight grip; mechanical device which transmits power from the engine to the gears (in a vehicle); group of chicks; nest with eggs; group of people that is closely packed together; so as to transmit motion, and which may be disengaged at pleasure; (30) - The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn Pokémon with this attack: Lt Surge's Fearow
clutch bag: A small handbag without a shoulder strap, designed to be held in the hand
clutch bags: plural form of clutch bag
clutch initiation: lay date. This has relevance to avian breeding habits
clutch initiations: plural form of clutch initiation
clutch pedal: A pedal in a car that modulates the clutch mechanism, via clutch plate pressure
clutch at a straw: (deyim) Resort in desperation to any utterly inadequate expedient, like a person drowning
clutch at any straw: (deyim) Resort in desperation to any utterly inadequate expedient, like a person drowning
clutch at: grasp at -, grab at -
clutch at a straw: desperately try to achieve something, frantically search for other options
clutch bag: A woman's purse that is strapless and carried in the hand. a small bag that women carry in their hand, used especially on formal social occasions
clutch bag: a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand
clutch disk: (Otomotiv) In a manual transmission, this is the spinning plate located at the end of the driveshaft facing the engine and covered with an organic material surface. When the clutch is engaged, the clutch disk is gradually forced against the flywheel, causing the engine and the transmission to turn at the same speed with a smooth transition
clutch pedal: pedal in an auto which temporarily disengages the transmission while changing gears
clutch pedal: a pedal that operates a clutch
clutch pedal: On cars with manual transmissions, this is a pedal ("The third pedal") located on the floor of the car to the left of the brake pedal When the clutch pedal is depressed, it disengages the clutch so the driver can change gears
clutch pedal: The pedal on manual transmission cars that operates the clutch
clutch pedal: (Otomotiv) On cars with manual transmissions, this is a pedal ("The third pedal") located on the floor of the car to the left of the brake pedal. When the clutch pedal is depressed, it disengages the clutch so the driver can change gears
clutched: Simple past tense and past participle of clutch
clutches: Grasp; possession; control
clutches: plural form of clutch
dual-clutch gearbox: A twin-clutch gearbox
twin-clutch gearbox: A semi-automatic transmission with separate clutches for odd and even gears
clutched: past of clutch
clutches: the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
clutches: plural of clutch
clutches: Third person singular simple present of to clutch
clutching: present participle of clutch
cone clutch: A friction clutch with conical bearing surfaces
cone clutch: a friction clutch in which the frictional surfaces are cone-shaped
disk clutch: A friction clutch in which the gripping surfaces are disks or more or less resemble disks
disk clutch: a friction clutch in which the frictional surfaces are disks
friction clutch: A mechanical clutch that transmits torque through surface friction between the faces of the clutch
friction clutch: a clutch in which one part turns the other by the friction between them
make a clutch at: grasp at -, grab at -, try to hold onto -
slip clutch: a friction clutch that will slip with the torque is too great