clutch

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.

ruСуществительное 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.esSustantivo con varios significados: acto de agarrar o sujetar con fuerza; situación tensa o crítica; grupo de huevos puestos de una vez o cría de aves; conjunto de objetos que se manejan juntos; bolso pequeño sin asas; o mecanismo que conecta y desconecta la transmisión de potencia.frNom avec plusieurs sens : action de saisir ou de tenir fermement ; situation tendue ou critique ; groupe d'œufs pondus en une seule fois ou couvée ; ensemble d'objets traités ensemble ; petit sac à main sans lanières ; ou dispositif mécanique pour engager et désengager la transmission de puissance.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: das feste Greifen oder Festhalten; eine angespannte oder kritische Situation; eine Gruppe von Eiern, die auf einmal gelegt werden, oder die daraus geschlüpfte Brut; eine Menge von Dingen, die zusammen bearbeitet werden; eine kleine Handtasche ohne Riemen; oder eine mechanische Vorrichtung zum Ein- und Auskuppeln der Kraftübertragung.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: ato de agarrar ou segurar com força; situação tensa ou crítica; ninhada de ovos ou de filhotes; conjunto de itens processados juntos; bolsa pequena sem alça; ou dispositivo mecânico que engata e desengata a transmissão de força.zh多义词：抓紧或握住的动作用；紧张或危急的处境；一次所产的卵或一窝雏鸟；一起处理的一组物品；无带的小手提包；或用于接合和断开发动机动力的机械装置。arاسم 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.

1. Grasp or hold B1 formal

   The act of grasping or holding something tightly.

   • 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.

   ruХваткаesAgarre, asimientofrAction de saisir ou de tenir fermementdeGriffptAgarramentozh抓握arالقبض

   Sinónimos: claspgraspgriphold

   Antónimos: loosenrelease

2. Critical situation B2 informal

   A tense or critical situation, often requiring decisive action.

   • 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.

   ruКритическая ситуацияesMomento críticofrsituation critiquedekritische SituationptSituação críticazh关键时刻arموقف حرج

   Sinónimos: crisisdifficultyemergencyfixjampinchpredicament

3. Group of eggs or young C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruКладкаesNidadafrCouvéedeGelegeptninhadazh窝arحضنة الطيور

   Sinónimos: broodhatch

4. Collection or group B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСвязкаesgrupo, lotefrGroupe, ensembledeSatzptConjuntozh一批arمجموعة

   Sinónimos: batchbunchclustercollectiongrouplotpackset

5. Handbag B1 formal

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

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

   ruКлатчesBolso de mano sin asafrPochette de soiréedeClutchptClutchzh手拿包arحقيبة يد صغيرة

   Sinónimos: clutch bagevening bag

6. Mechanical device B1 formal

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

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

   ruСцеплениеesEmbraguefrEmbrayagedeKupplungptEmbreagemzh离合器arقابض

7. Coupling mechanism C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСцеплениеesEmbraguefrEmbrayagedeKupplungptEmbreagemzh离合器arالقابض

   Sinónimos: couplercoupling

• clutches plural form
• clutches' possessive plural form
• clutch's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по захвату или удержанию чего-либо крепко, часто руками или когтями.esVerbo que indica la acción de agarrar o sujetar algo con fuerza, a menudo con las manos o las garras; también puede referirse a aferrarse a algo o a un momento decisivo en una competición.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de saisir ou de tenir quelque chose fermement, souvent avec les mains ou les griffes.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas fest zu greifen oder zu halten, oft mit den Händen oder Krallen; auch im Sinne von sich an etwas klammern oder etwas ergreifen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de agarrar ou segurar algo com força, geralmente com as mãos ou garras.zh动词，表示用手或爪子紧紧抓住或握住某物；也可表示因紧张或恐惧而攥紧拳头或牙齿。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على قبض شيء ما أو الإمساك به بقوة، غالبًا باليدين أو المخالب، وقد يعني التمسك به بإحكام.

1. Grab or seize B1 formal

   To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.

   • 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.

   ruСхватитьesAgarra o apresafrEmpoigner, saisir brusquementdePackenptAgarrarzh抓住arالإمساك بسرعة

   Sinónimos: claspclenchgrabgraspgripholdseizesnatch

   Antónimos: droplet gorelease

2. Hold firmly B1 formal

   To hold something tightly, usually with the hands.

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

   ruСжиматьesAgarrar firmementefragripper fermementdeFesthaltenptSegurar com forçazh紧握arإمساك بإحكام

   Sinónimos: claspclenchgraspgripholdseize

   Antónimos: droplet gorelease

3. Affect emotionally B2 informal

   To have a strong emotional impact on someone.

   • 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.

   ruВолноватьesconmover profundamentefrÉmouvoir profondémentdeEmotional berührenptComoverzh揪心arالتأثير العاطفي

   Sinónimos: affectgripmovestirtouch

• clutched past participle
• clutched past simple
• clutching present participle
• clutches third person singular