clutch
/klʌtʃ/
EN
A noun or adjective referring to a device for gripping, a tight grasp, or a critical, high-stakes moment that requires decisive action. As a verb, it means to grasp tightly.
The striker scored a clutch goal in the final minute of the championship game.
Etymology
Derived from Old English *clyccan*, meaning 'to clench', which originated from Proto-Germanic *klukjan*. It evolved through Middle English to take on its modern meanings related to gripping and critical moments.
Translations
简体中文
离合器,抓住,关键时刻
繁體中文
離合器,抓住,關鍵時刻
日本語
クラッチ,握る,勝負所
한국어
클러치,움켜쥐다,결정적인 순간
Deutsch
Kupplung,greifen,entscheidender Moment
Español
embrague,agarrar,momento decisivo
Português
embreagem,agarrar,momento crítico
Français
embrayage,saisir,moment décisif
Tiếng Việt
ly hợp,nắm chặt,thời điểm then chốt
Related Words
gripgraspcriticalcouplingdecisive