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Meanings of clutch in English
Machine element that controls the transmission of mechanical power between two shafts in a vehicle or another machine.
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Examples for "cling to"
Examples for "cling to"
1
I shall be going home soon, and must cling to that thought.
2
This has worrying implications for regimes that hope to cling to power.
3
We should neither cling to the New Labour label nor condemn it.
4
It cannot cling to glass; it must plant its feet in imperfections.
5
If confirmed, the defection would undermine Gaddafi's efforts to cling to power.
1
That tank's got to hold close to a hundred thousand pounds.
2
Warren said housing starts and existing home sales would hold close to 2011 levels.
3
A comfort blanket that you can clutch and hold close when things get difficult.
4
It's something I will always hold close to my heart.
5
They're a security blanket to hold close when the real world takes over and intrudes.
1
If you're experiencing similar problems, hold tight the functionality is coming soon.
2
Take his left hand, enlace your fingers with his, and hold tight.
3
He called on Republicans to hold tight as details are hammered out.
4
You just have to hold tight, and go along for the ride.
5
You hold tight against all comers your own share of the spoils.
Usage of clutch in English
1
Elsewhere, however, the commission can point to a clutch of other milestones.
2
There's different ways to stop up the clutch hub from actually moving.
3
A clutch of Indian financial institutions bought the shares, the source said.
4
The growing crisis in the Alliance remained a straw to clutch at.
5
It carried far and drew the attention of the clutch of Lords.
6
Power is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.
7
All hands clutch the stanchions or shrouds in anticipation of the shock.
8
The next morning he found his lodger in the clutch of fever.
9
Once you learn how to use the clutch, the rest is easy.
10
Geography has given Northern California a clutch of close but distinctive regions.
11
Fred nodded sharply, and the chauffeur stooped to throw in the clutch.
12
The bite of the clutch is given by the two opposite corners.
13
We're going to take a look at a recent clutch of non-quitters.
14
A clutch of stormtroopers was coming up the corridor, heading her way.
15
Clemson, which is the reigning national champion, came through in clutch situations.
16
Beauvais made a desperate attempt to clutch the blade in his hands.
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Clutch through the time
Clutch across language varieties
Australia
Common
South Africa
Common
United States of America
Common
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