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clutch [n]

1)	the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

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clasp clench clutches grasp grip hold

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2)	a tense critical situation; "he is a good man in the clutch"

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temporary_state

3)	a number of birds hatched at the same time

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brood

4)	a collection of things or persons to be handled together

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batch

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accumulation batch schmear

5)	a pedal that operates a clutch

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clutch_pedal

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foot_lever

6)	a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism

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clutch [v]

1)	take hold of; grab; "The salesclerk quickly seized the money on the counter"; "She clutched her purse"; "The mother seized her child by the arm"; "Birds of prey often seize small mammals"

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prehend seize

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2)	hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared"

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cling_to hold_close hold_tight

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hold clasp cuddle

3)	affect; "Fear seized the prisoners"; "The patient was seized with unberable pains"; "He was seized with a dreadful disease"

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get_hold_of seize

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overcome

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