Clutch
/klʌtʃ/
EN
As a noun: a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging power transmission, typically between the engine and gearbox in a motor vehicle; a tight grasp or grip; a critical or crucial moment in sports or a situation. As a verb: to grasp or grip tightly; to succeed in a critical situation.
The driver pressed the clutch to shift into second gear during the final lap.
Etymology
Comes from Old English clyccan 'to clench, clutch', of Germanic origin. The mechanical sense referring to a device for connecting and disconnecting shafts emerged in the early 19th century.
Translations
简体中文
离合器,紧握,关键时刻
繁體中文
離合器,緊握,關鍵時刻
日本語
クラッチ,握りしめる,正念場
한국어
클러치,꽉 쥐다,결정적인 순간
Deutsch
Kupplung,Griff,kritischer Moment
Español
embrague,agarrón,momento crucial
Português
embreagem,aperto,momento crucial
Français
embrayage,poignée,moment décisif
Català
embragatge,agafada,moment crucial
Tiếng Việt
ly hợp,nắm chặt,thời điểm then chốt
Collocations
clutch pedalclutch gearin a clutch situationclutch a basketballclutch the bag
Synonyms
gripgraspembracegrabclench
Antonyms
releaselet goloosenunhand
Related Words
gearboxpedalgripbasketballengine