clutched

Definition of clutched in English English dictionary: Simple past tense and past participle of clutch; past of clutch
clutched at a straw: desperately tried to achieve something, frantically searched for other options
clutch: A group or bunch, especially of eggs or baby birds
clutch: A hand or claw, when it is grasping something firmly
clutch: 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.
clutch: An important or critical situation
clutch: Tending to perform well in difficult, high-pressure situations
clutch: {v} to hold fast, gripe, clinch, double
clutch: {n} a grasp, gripe, hand, fist, claw, talon
clutch: {f} grasp tightly, seize
clutch: To seize, clasp, or gripe with the hand, hands, or claws; often figuratively; as, to clutch power
clutch: To grip or grasp tightly
clutch: The size or number of eggs that a bird lays
clutch: The number of eggs laid at any one time
clutch: a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism
clutch: A device which is used for coupling shafting, etc
clutch: The pedal in a car that disengages power transmission
clutch: A set of eggs for hatching
clutch: Pressure situation; a player that responds well to pressure
clutch: 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
clutch: Pressure situation
clutch: The eggs laid by a bird or reptile in a single nesting attempt
clutch: 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
clutch: Device that allows the driver to engage or disengage the engine and transmission
clutch: The nest complement of eggs of a bird
clutch: 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
clutch: The aggregate of eggs or the young of birds
clutch: 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
clutch: The assemblage of eggs laid in one nest Clutch size is the total number of eggs in a clutch
clutch: Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle
clutch: 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
clutch: a collection of things or persons to be handled together
clutch: 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"
clutch: A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used between engine and gearbox in a car
clutch: affect; "Fear seized the prisoners"; "The patient was seized with unberable pains"; "He was seized with a dreadful disease"
clutch: To close tightly; to clinch
clutch: 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"
clutch: A nest of eggs or brood of young birds
clutch: A gripe or clinching with, or as with, the fingers or claws; seizure; grasp
clutch: A device that allows the operator to engage or disengage the engine and transmission
clutch: a pedal that operates a clutch
clutch: To reach (at something) as if to grasp; to catch or snatch; often followed by at
clutch: 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
clutch: 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
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
clutch: 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
clutch: 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
clutch: a number of birds hatched at the same time
clutch: 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
clutch: A device for connecting/disconnecting the engine from the wheels
clutch: hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared"
clutch: 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
clutch: the number of eggs within a nest
clutch: A device that connects and disconnects the engine from the transmission The clutch allows you to change gears
clutch: 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
clutch: (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
clutch: The coupling mechanism used on a mechanical power press to couple the flywheel to the crankshaft, either directly or through a gear train
clutch: a tense critical situation; "he is a good man in the clutch"
clutch: – A group of eggs or chicks in a nest
clutch: clutch bag
clutch: {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
clutch: so as to transmit motion, and which may be disengaged at pleasure
clutch: (30) - The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn Pokémon with this attack: Lt Surge's Fearow

clutched

Turkish pronunciation

klʌçt

Pronunciation

/ˈkləʧt/ /ˈklʌʧt/

Etymology

[ 'kl&ch ] (verb.) before 12th century. Middle English clucchen, from Old English clyccan.

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