clutch

• اسم متعدد المعاني: فعل الإمساك القوي أو الإحكام على شيء ما؛ موقف حرج أو ضاغط؛ مجموعة من البيض المبيض دفعة واحدة أو فقس الطيور؛ مجموعة من الأشياء تُعالج معًا؛ حقيبة يد صغيرة بدون حمالات؛ أو جهاز ميكانيكي لتعشيق نقل الحركة وفصلها.

A noun with multiple meanings: the act of grasping or holding tightly; a tense or critical situation; a group of eggs laid at one time or a brood of young birds; a collection or set of items handled together; a small handbag without straps; or a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging power transmission.

1. Grasp or holdB1formal

   The act of grasping or holding something tightly.

   القبض

   • He felt the clutch of her hand on his arm.
   • The child's clutch on the toy was surprisingly strong.
   • She lost her clutch on the rope and fell.

   المرادفاتclaspgraspgriphold

   الأضدادloosenrelease

2. B2informal

   A tense or critical situation, often requiring decisive action.

   موقف حرج

   • In the clutch, he made the winning shot.
   • She always performs well under pressure, especially in the clutch.
   • The team relied on their star player in the clutch.

   المرادفاتcrisisdifficultyemergencyfixjampinchpredicament

3. Group of eggs or youngC1formal

   A number of eggs laid or young hatched at the same time, especially in birds.

   حضنة الطيور

   • The hen laid a clutch of six eggs.
   • The ornithologist studied the clutch of robin eggs.
   • A clutch of ducklings followed their mother to the pond.

   المرادفاتbroodhatch

4. Collection or groupB2formal

   A collection of things or people that are handled or considered together.

   مجموعة

   • She had a clutch of keys in her hand.
   • A clutch of reporters gathered outside the building.
   • He carried a clutch of documents to the meeting.

   المرادفاتbatchbunchclustercollectiongrouplotpackset

5. B1formal

   A small, strapless handbag that is carried in the hand, often used for formal occasions.

   حقيبة يد صغيرة

   • She carried a black clutch to the wedding.
   • Her clutch matched her shoes perfectly.
   • He bought her a designer clutch for her birthday.

   المرادفاتclutch bagevening bag

6. Mechanical deviceB1formal

   A pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism, especially in a vehicle.

   قابض

   • Press the clutch before shifting gears.
   • The clutch in my car is starting to wear out.
   • He released the clutch slowly to start moving.

7. Coupling mechanismC1formal

   A coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism.

   القابض

   • The clutch engages the engine with the transmission.
   • A faulty clutch can cause the machine to malfunction.
   • The mechanic replaced the worn clutch in the industrial press.

   المرادفاتcouplercoupling

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على قبض شيء ما أو الإمساك به بقوة، غالبًا باليدين أو المخالب، وقد يعني التمسك به بإحكام.

A verb used to indicate the act of grasping or holding something tightly, often with the hands or claws.

1. Grab or seizeB1formal

   To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.

   الإمساك بسرعة

   • She clutched her bag tightly as she walked through the crowd.
   • He clutched the railing to keep from falling.
   • The child clutched his mother's hand in fear.

   المرادفاتclaspclenchgrabgraspgripholdseizesnatch

   الأضدادdroplet gorelease

2. Hold firmlyB1formal

   To hold something tightly, usually with the hands.

   إمساك بإحكام

   • She clutched the steering wheel during the storm.
   • He clutched the trophy proudly after winning.
   • The old man clutched his walking stick for support.

   المرادفاتclaspclenchgraspgripholdseize

   الأضدادdroplet gorelease

3. Affect emotionallyB2informal

   To have a strong emotional impact on someone.

   التأثير العاطفي

   • The tragic news clutched at her heart.
   • A feeling of dread clutched him as he entered the room.
   • The story clutched the audience's attention from the start.

   المرادفاتaffectgripmovestirtouch