clutch

[klʌtʃ]

Definition:
1. The act of grasping.
2. A tense critical situation.
3. A number of birds hatched at the same time.
4. A collection of things or persons to be handled together.

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Use 'clutch' in a sentence:

1. McNally now owns a clutch of uberchic downtown celebrity hangouts.
2. Because a gearbox, clutch, transmission and differential unit are no longer needed, vehicles could assume all sorts of shapes and sizes.
3. Children clutching empty bowls form a line.
4. It is due to deliver its first clutch of recommendations within weeks.
5. But, and this is important, their clutch volumes matched those of birds that have only male parental care.
6. But its most striking feature is a clutch of car showrooms.
7. He managed to escape from their clutches.
8. She was clutching a photograph.
9. Another world: a clutch of butterfly eggs sits on a raspberry plant.
10. to depress the clutch pedal.
11. She clutches the sides of her skirt until it bunches around her waist.
12. Lack, however, suggested that clutch size—the number of eggs a bird lays per breeding cycle—is far below the potential limit of egg production.
13. Let your children clutch it in bed when they're home sick.
14. The old-timers and established families clutched the reins of power.
15. We saw some kids shinning up a drainpipe before legging it clutching a TV and hi-fi.
16. He's won a whole clutch of awards.
17. She just fell into my arms, clutching me tight for a moment.
18. Mistress Mary did not mean to put out her hand and clutch his sleeve but she did it.
19. He clutched the child tightly as she again tried to wriggle free.
20. Stojanovic escaped their clutches by jumping from a moving vehicle.
21. The car needs a new clutch.
22. Why do we clutch at this baggage, even when were desperate to move on?
23. At this stage, your clutch is your enemy, steer clear of it!
24. Harry and Hermione clutch The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore by Rita Skeeter, which reveals the secret past of the late Hogwarts headmaster.
25. It has always been hard to get this car into first gear, and now the clutch seems to be slipping.
26. He jumped up to clutch at the branch, but missed.
27. The pedals seem a bit off-centre and the clutch is rather stiff.
28. A clutch of other concessions would also be looked at.
29. This is a virtual shopping centre offering visitors entry to a clutch of well-known etailers without going to their different websites.
30. I clutched on to the chair for support.
31. Drawback: potentially higher maintenance costs if your clutch blows.
32. Put your foot on the clutch.
33. Yves Saint Laurent clutch in metallic leather is the height of luxury.
34. "The galaxy has an inner clutch of rocky, sort of terrestrial-like planets," Butler says.
35. Laura let out the clutch and pulled slowly away down the drive.
36. McNally now owns a clutch of uberchic downtown celebrity hang-outs.
37. When the clutch broke, the car was locked into second gear.
38. Lili had fallen asleep clutching a fat bunch of grapes.
39. Colt became fascinated with the ship's wheel, particularly the way it could alternately spin or be locked in a fixed position through the use of a clutch.
40. Based only on evidence of clutch volume size, the number of eggs?
41. He pushed in the clutch and coasted to a halt.
42. Doran was clutching the bottle with both hands and sucking intently.
43. The party has attracted a clutch of young southern liberals.
44. Gary clutched a penny in his fist.
45. They were glad to have escaped the clutches of winter for another year.
46. Careless use of the clutch may damage the gears.
47. He felt himself slipping and clutched at a branch.
48. She clutched her bag protectively.
49. Fear clutched at her heart.
50. She felt the sudden clutch of fear.
51. The clutch has burnt out.
52. I staggered and had to clutch at a chair for support.
53. With your right foot still firmly planted on the brake pedal, push the clutch down gently and select reverse.