Clutch — (kl[u^]ch; 224), n. [OE. cloche, cloke, claw, Scot. clook, cleuck, also OE. cleche claw, clechen, cleken, to seize; cf. AS. gel[ae]ccan (where ge is a prefix) to seize. Cf. {Latch} a catch.] 1. A gripe or clinching with, or as with, the fingers… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
clutch — clutch1 or clutch bag [kluch] vt. [ME clucchen < OE clyccan, to clench (infl. in meaning by ME cloke, a claw) < IE * glek (> CLING) < base * gel : see CLIMB] 1. to grasp, seize, or snatch with a hand or claw 2. to grasp or hold… … English World dictionary
clutch — clutch1 clutchingly, adv. clutchy, adj. /kluch/, v.t. 1. to seize with or as with the hands or claws; snatch: The bird swooped down and clutched its prey with its claws. 2. to grip or hold tightly or firmly: She clutched the child s hand as they… … Universalium
clutch — I [[t]klʌtʃ[/t]] v. t. 1) to seize with or as if with the hands or claws; snatch 2) to hold tightly 3) sts to spellbind; grip a person s interest or emotions 4) to try to seize or grasp (usu. fol. by at): to clutch at a fleeing child[/ex] 5) aum… … From formal English to slang
clutch — I. /klʌtʃ / (say kluch) verb (t) 1. to seize with, or as with, the hands or claws; grasp; grip. 2. to grip or hold tightly or firmly. –noun 3. the hand, claw, paw, etc., when grasping. 4. (usually plural) power of disposal or control; mastery: in …
Bayonet clutch — Clutch Clutch (kl[u^]ch; 224), n. [OE. cloche, cloke, claw, Scot. clook, cleuck, also OE. cleche claw, clechen, cleken, to seize; cf. AS. gel[ae]ccan (where ge is a prefix) to seize. Cf. {Latch} a catch.] 1. A gripe or clinching with, or as with … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Disk clutch — (Engin.) A friction clutch in which the gripping surfaces are disks or more or less resemble disks. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Professional wrestling holds — include a number of set moves and pins used by performers to immobilize their opponents or lead to a submission. This article covers the various pins, stretches and transition holds used in the ring. Moves are listed under general categories… … Wikipedia
Brocken Jr. — nihongo|Brocken Jr.|ブロッケンJr., or Blocken Jr. as some fans prefer, is a character from Yudetamago s manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Kinnikuman Nisei. He is currently voiced by Yasuhiko Kawazu.About*Classification: Zangyaku… … Wikipedia
automobile — automobilist /aw teuh meuh bee list, moh bi list/, n. /aw teuh meuh beel , aw teuh meuh beel , aw teuh moh beel, beuhl/, n. 1. a passenger vehicle designed for operation on ordinary roads and typically having four wheels and a gasoline or diesel… … Universalium