clutch

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: акт крепкого захвата или удержания; напряженная или критическая ситуация; группа яиц, отложенных за один раз, или выводок птенцов; набор предметов, которые обрабатываются вместе; небольшая сумочка без ремешков; или механическое устройство для включения и выключения передачи мощности.

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.

   Хватка

   • 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.

   Synonymsclaspgraspgriphold

   Antonymsloosenrelease

2. B2informal

   A tense or critical situation, often requiring decisive action.

   Критическая ситуация

   • 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.

   Synonymscrisisdifficultyemergencyfixjampinchpredicament

3. Group of eggs or youngC1formal

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

   Кладка

   • 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.

   Synonymsbroodhatch

4. Collection or groupB2formal

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

   Связка

   • 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.

   Synonymsbatchbunchclustercollectiongrouplotpackset

5. B1formal

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

   Клатч

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

   Synonymsclutch bagevening bag

6. Mechanical deviceB1formal

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

   Сцепление

   • 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.

   Сцепление

   • 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.

   Synonymscouplercoupling

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по захвату или удержанию чего-либо крепко, часто руками или когтями.

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.

   Схватить

   • 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.

   Synonymsclaspclenchgrabgraspgripholdseizesnatch

   Antonymsdroplet gorelease

2. Hold firmlyB1formal

   To hold something tightly, usually with the hands.

   Сжимать

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

   Synonymsclaspclenchgraspgripholdseize

   Antonymsdroplet gorelease

3. Affect emotionallyB2informal

   To have a strong emotional impact on someone.

   Волновать

   • 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.

   Synonymsaffectgripmovestirtouch