Depress the clutch to change gears. take, seize, grasp, clutch, snatch, grab mean to get hold of by or as if by catching up with the hand. take is a general term applicable to any manner of …

CLUTCHING definition: 1. present participle of clutch 2. to take or try to take hold of something or someone tightly…. Learn more.

1. To grasp and hold tightly: a child clutching a blanket. 2. To seize; snatch: clutched the banana from my hand.

CLUTCHING definition: to seize with or as if with hands or claws | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English

Definition of clutch verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Automotive to operate the clutch in a vehicle:[no object] He clutched carefully and pulled out smoothly. Often, clutches. [plural] power or control, esp. when escape is impossible: fell into …

• She stumbled to her feet, clutching the eiderdown around her, and opened her mouth to call to them. • That way, you can see if you clutch the lectern or keep your hands too stiffly at your side.

Synonyms for CLUTCHING: clenching, gripping, holding, grabbing, carrying, cradling, clinging (to), taking; Antonyms of CLUTCHING: handing, giving, dropping, unclasping, delivering, …

I had to clutch the counter to keep from falling. The child clutched her mother's hand firmly. He had a book clutched in his hand. She clutched at his shoulder. They were powerless to oppose …

clutch onto Silent and pale, she clutched onto her mother's hand. clutch something to something Clutching the money to his chest, he hurried to the bank. He collapsed, clutching his stomach.