Meaning of "clutch" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CLUTCH

Old English clyccan; related to Old Frisian kletsie spear, Swedish klyka clasp, fork.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF CLUTCH

clutch  [klʌtʃ]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CLUTCH

Clutch is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb clutch in English.

WHAT DOES CLUTCH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Clutch

A clutch is a mechanical device that engages and disengages the power transmission, especially from driving shaft to driven shaft. Clutches are used whenever the transmission of power or motion must be controlled either in amount or over time. In the simplest application, clutches connect and disconnect two rotating shafts. In these devices, one shaft is typically attached to a motor or other power unit while the other shaft provides output power for work. While typically the motions involved are rotary, linear clutches are also possible. In a torque-controlled drill, for instance, one shaft is driven by a motor and the other drives a drill chuck. The clutch connects the two shafts so that they may be locked together and spin at the same speed, locked together but spinning at different speeds, or unlocked and spinning at different speeds.

Definition of clutch in the English dictionary

The first definition of clutch in the dictionary is to seize with or as if with hands or claws. Other definition of clutch is to grasp or hold firmly. Clutch is also usually foll by at to attempt to get hold or possession.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO CLUTCH

PRESENT

Present

I clutch

you clutch

he/she/it clutches

we clutch

you clutch

they clutch

Present continuous

I am clutching

you are clutching

he/she/it is clutching

we are clutching

you are clutching

they are clutching

Present perfect

I have clutched

you have clutched

he/she/it has clutched

we have clutched

you have clutched

they have clutched

Present perfect continuous

I have been clutching

you have been clutching

he/she/it has been clutching

we have been clutching

you have been clutching

they have been clutching

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I clutched

you clutched

he/she/it clutched

we clutched

you clutched

they clutched

Past continuous

I was clutching

you were clutching

he/she/it was clutching

we were clutching

you were clutching

they were clutching

Past perfect

I had clutched

you had clutched

he/she/it had clutched

we had clutched

you had clutched

they had clutched

Past perfect continuous

I had been clutching

you had been clutching

he/she/it had been clutching

we had been clutching

you had been clutching

they had been clutching

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will clutch

you will clutch

he/she/it will clutch

we will clutch

you will clutch

they will clutch

Future continuous

I will be clutching

you will be clutching

he/she/it will be clutching

we will be clutching

you will be clutching

they will be clutching

Future perfect

I will have clutched

you will have clutched

he/she/it will have clutched

we will have clutched

you will have clutched

they will have clutched

Future perfect continuous

I will have been clutching

you will have been clutching

he/she/it will have been clutching

we will have been clutching

you will have been clutching

they will have been clutching

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would clutch

you would clutch

he/she/it would clutch

we would clutch

you would clutch

they would clutch

Conditional continuous

I would be clutching

you would be clutching

he/she/it would be clutching

we would be clutching

you would be clutching

they would be clutching

Conditional perfect

I would have clutch

you would have clutch

he/she/it would have clutch

we would have clutch

you would have clutch

they would have clutch

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been clutching

you would have been clutching

he/she/it would have been clutching

we would have been clutching

you would have been clutching

they would have been clutching

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you clutch
we let´s clutch
you clutch

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to clutch

Past participle

clutched

Present Participle

clutching

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «CLUTCH»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «clutch» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of clutch

bevy · bunch · catch · clasp · cluster · control · crowd · custody · embrace · grab · grasp · grip · group · hands · hold · keeping · load · pack · possession · power · seize · snatch · sway

TRANSLATION OF CLUTCH

Find out the translation of clutch to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of clutch from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «clutch» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 陷入某人的控制中
• Translator English - Spanish: garras
• English: clutch
• Translator English - Hindi: क्लच
• Translator English - Arabic: قَبْض
• Translator English - Russian: власть внешних обстоятельств
• Translator English - Portuguese: garras
• Translator English - Bengali: ছোঁ
• Translator English - French: embrayage
• Translator English - Malay: Klac
• Translator English - German: Kupplung
• Translator English - Japanese: クラッチ
• Translator English - Korean: 클러치
• Translator English - Javanese: Clutch
• Translator English - Vietnamese: vòng kiểm soát
• Translator English - Tamil: கிளட்ச்
• Translator English - Marathi: घट्ट पकड
• Translator English - Turkish: debriyaj
• Translator English - Italian: grinfia
• Translator English - Polish: sprzęgło
• Translator English - Ukrainian: лабети
• Translator English - Romanian: gheară
• Translator English - Greek: συμπλέκτης
• Translator English - Afrikaans: koppelaar
• Translator English - Swedish: koppling
• Translator English - Norwegian: kløtsj

10 QUOTES WITH «CLUTCH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word clutch.

1

Diane Ackerman

Just as our ancient ancestors drew animals on cave walls and carved animals from wood and bone, we decorate our homes with animal prints and motifs, give our children stuffed animals to clutch, cartoon animals to watch, animal stories to read.

2

Robert Browning

The moment eternal - just that and no more - When ecstasy's utmost we clutch at the core While cheeks burn, arms open, eyes shut, and lips meet!

3

Elias Canetti

The fear of burglars is not only the fear of being robbed, but also the fear of a sudden and unexpected clutch out of the darkness.

4

William Ernest Henley

In the fell clutch of circumstance, I have not winced nor cried aloud: Under the bludgeoning of chance my head is bloody, but unbowed.

5

Lucy Larcom

From the first opening of our eyes, it is the light that attracts us. We clutch aimlessly with our baby fingers at the gossamer-motes in the sunbeam, and we die reaching out after an ineffable blending of earthly and heavenly beauty which we shall never fully comprehend.

6

Sunny Mabrey

I've always loved the rush you get from watching a really scary movie, but I never watch them alone. It's fun to turn out the lights and scream and clutch someone's hand and spill the popcorn all over the place and hide under each other.

7

Joe Paterno

My thing was play as hard as you can, don't be stupid, pay attention to details, and have enough guts in the clutch that you're not afraid to make a play. Some things I thought were important for a young man to know.

8

Alain Prost

One of my biggest problems this season was with the clutch at the start of the race. I hate to risk the car.

9

Jef I. Richards

Is advertising a profession, like law or medicine? How many new parents clutch their baby to their breast and declare, 'I want this child to grow up to be a media planner'?

10

Alexander Wang

I've always loved when girls carry their wallets as a clutch instead of a bag.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLUTCH»

Discover the use of clutch in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to clutch and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Clutch: Excel Under Pressure

In Clutch, you'll meet: A skinny sergeant who saved his battalion in Iraq A rookie baseball player who pitched his team into its first World Series A lawyer who struggled in school but became one of the top litigators in America According ...

Paul Sullivan, 2010

Death Clutch: My Story of Determination, Domination, and ...

In the end, Brock holds nothing back. A revealing, raw, and ultimately redemptive tale of Brock's determination and domination, DeathClutch is the untold true story of becoming one of life's true champions.

Brock Lesnar, 2011

Dry Clutch Control for Automotive Applications

The mechanical conception of the various elements in the driveline has long since been optimised so this book takes a more holistic system-oriented view of the problem featuring: a comprehensive description of the driveline elements and ...

Pietro J. Dolcini, Carlos Canudas-de-Wit, Hubert Béchart, 2010

Honda CRF Performance Handbook

Troubleshooting Worn Clutch Parts • How to Install an Aftermarket Performance Clutch Kit Changing to a Rekluse Z-Start Auto Clutch Installing a Magura Hydraulic Clutch Kit A clutch is a mechanical device that provides a controllable link ...

Eric Gorr

How to Restore Classic Farm Tractors

When the clutch is disengaged, engine power is transmitted through the primary sun gear to a larger portion of the compound planet gears. As a result, an overall gear reduction of 1.482:1 is obtained when the torque amplification clutch is ...

Tharran E. Gaines

Yamaha PW50 Y-Zinger, PW80 Y-Zinger and BW80 Big Wheel 81-02

Locked CLUTCH AND GEARSHIFT LINKAGE A centrifugal clutch is used on the models covered in this manual. The clutch will engage and disengage at an engine rpm or speed just above idle. The main clutch problems are listed below.

‎2000

How to Restore Your Ford Pick-Up

Clutch and Pressure Plate Servicing The clutch makes a coupling between the engine and the driveline. When the clutch is engaged (the pedal is released), it causes power from the engine to flow through the transmission to the rear end.

Tom Brownell

Heavy Vehicle Technology

6. Transmission. system. Figure 203 Multi-plate clutch Air passage Reaction Exhaust Exhaust (internal). A heavy vehicle is designed to carry a load. This load may vary from large bulky objects with little weight to smaller denser items that are ...

David John Leeming, Reg Hartley, 1981

How to Rebuild Corvette Rolling Chassis 1963-1982

This pair of Dr. Rebuild 3851205 (GM 3743349) nylon seats is used with 1963- 1980 Corvette clutch cross-shafts. will be covered in grease when the clutch cross-shaft is lubricated if this nylon bushing is not installed. The following is a list , with ...

George McNicholl

Chilton's Auto Repair Manual, 1993-1997

Clutch cover bolt tightening sequence — MX5, 5SMT, NVG550 and T550 2. Disconnect the clutch master cylinder pushrod from the clutch master cylinder. 3. From the front of the dash, remove the trim cover. 4. Remove the clutch master ...

Chilton Book Company, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLUTCH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term clutch is used in the context of the following news items.

Red Sox Wrap: Xander Bogaerts' Clutch Single Pushes Boston Past …

BOSTON — Xander Bogaerts said before Tuesday's game that winning games was far more important than winning All-Star votes. Then he ... «NESN.com, Jul 15»

Carli Lloyd: U.S. Soccer Star Predicted Clutch Goal-Scoring Weeks …

After scoring three goals during her team's HUGE win against Japan on July 6, Carli revealed she actually predicted her clutch goal-scoring ... «Hollywood Life, Jul 15»

Exactly how likely was Ray Allen's 2013 clutch 3?

Ray Allen in the corner. Miami's 2013 NBA Finals win over San Antonio can reasonably be boiled down to those five words, an iconic moment ... «ESPN, Jul 15»

Granville's Vanderink delivering in clutch for 17U A's

HEATH – Zach Vanderink is a bit of a secret weapon for the Licking County 17U Athletics. Vanderink, who will be a senior at Granville this fall, ... «The Newark Advocate, Jul 15»

Jimmy Rollins' clutch hit in 7th lifts Dodgers to 10-7 victory over Phillies

The Dodgers' Howie Kendrick, left, slides safely past Philadelphia catcher Carlos Ruiz during the first inning of Monday's game at Dodger ... «LA Daily News, Jul 15»

Chono changes Giants' fortunes with clutch triple in triumph over …

Tuesday night was “Hisayoshi Chono Player's Day” at Tokyo Dome, and it was only fitting the man of the hour stole the show. Chono hit a ... «The Japan Times, Jul 15»

Hot Rods use clutch defense for 1-0 victory

Two plays at the plate in the eighth inning were the difference for the Bowling Green Hot Rods on Monday in a 1-0 win over Dayton (Ohio) at ... «Bowling Green Daily News, Jul 15»

Plays of the Year: Dekker clutch 3-pointer seals Final Four trip

The Badgers enjoyed their share of success in 2014-15 and UWBadgers.com is honoring the best student-athletes, teams, performances and ... «University of Wisconsin Badgers, Jul 15»

Clutch Cable Help

... from any other car that will work for my 87 fox. Click to expand... Why wouldn't you just buy an adjustable clutch cable for your 87 fox that fits? «StangNet.com, Jul 15»

Jose Abreu comes through in the clutch

The White Sox rallied in the bottom of the eighth inning to score three runs and take a 4-2 lead. An error led to Gordon Beckham getting on ... «FantasyPros, Jul 15»