Definitions for Clutches
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1. clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, holdnoun

   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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1. clutchesnoun

   control; power; -- used in the phrase in one's clutches. Same as clutch.

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1. clutchesnoun

   Grasp; possession; control.

2. clutchesverb

   Third person singular simple present of to clutch.

3. clutchesnoun

   Plural form of clutch.

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1. clutches

   A clutch is a mechanical device that allows the output shaft to be disconnected from the rotating input shaft. The clutch's input shaft is typically attached to a motor, while the clutch's output shaft is connected to the mechanism that does the work. In a motor vehicle, the clutch acts as a mechanical linkage between the engine and transmission. By disengaging the clutch, the engine speed (RPM) is no longer determined by the speed of the driven wheels. Another example of clutch usage is in electric drills. The clutch's input shaft is driven by a motor and the output shaft is connected to the drill bit (via several intermediate components). The cluch allows the drill bit to either spin at the same speed as the motor (clutch engaged), spin at a lower speed as the motor (clutch slipping) or remain stationary while the motor is spinning (clutch disengaged).

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1. clutches

   1. A mechanical device which engages and disengages power transmission, specifically from a driving shaft to a driven shaft. 2. In cars, a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism. 3. A tight grip or hold, such as someone might have on a possession or another person. 4. A small, handheld bag or purse without handles or straps, primarily used for holding a few essentials and often used for special occasions or evenings out. 5. In terms of animal biology, it refers to the group of eggs laid or carried by a bird, reptile, amphibian, or fish. 6. A critical moment that comes in a game or competition where the pressure is increased. 7. In sports, a player who is able to excel under increased pressure conditions is often referred to as "clutch."

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1. • Grasping

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How to pronounce Clutches?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say Clutches in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Clutches in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Clutches in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Clutches in a Sentence

1. Erik Gordon:

   Hedge fund managers with great track records have stood by their conviction that Valeant is a great company despite a growing list of questions about its business model, its pricing policies, its pile of debt and the determination of potential acquisition targets to stay out of Valeant's clutches.

2. Scott C. Holstad:

   I allowed you to destroy me, my self-confidence, my ego, my identity as a human being and as a man. for years i was a shadow of my former self. the pain you caused was brutal and intense but i have a new life and a new incarnation and you’re hardly worth thinking about anymore and being free at last of your clutches, I have a new world to look forward to.

3. Mike Pompeo:

   It should also remind us all what is too easy to turn away from : there is evil in the world and the barbarians leading North Korea are a part of North Korea, one of the highlights of my time as secretary of state was bringing home three Americans from the clutches of such a regime. But the joy I felt that night was tempered by the knowledge that we could not do the same for Otto Warmbier and Otto Warmbier family. The promising future of Otto Warmbier was crushed by North Korea’s inhumanity. This makes our duty to remember Otto Warmbier so real for me. It would be fitting to name this street in New York City in honor of Otto Warmbier as a reminder to the North Koreans, and to the world, that America will never suffer brutal dictators without responding, that we value life and that we will not rest until those responsible for heinous actions like theirs have been confronted.

4. David Karpf:

   There's two levels to analyze this on, the first is, Peter Thiel now has a lot more time to spend Peter Thiel money on electing Republicans in the fall ; what's that going to mean for election outcomes ? The other is, Peter Thiel, prominent Donald Trump backer, has decided that Peter Thiel priority, instead of being a board member at Meta, is keeping the GOP in the clutches of Donald Trump.

5. Christen Kuikoua:

   As mankind descends into the depths of evil, echoing the times of Joshua, prayer emerges as the singular force capable of summoning God's intervention for our deliverance from the clutches of the malevolent. In the face of our own contemporary challenges, let our collective prayers rise as a beacon of hope, seeking divine mercy and guidance to navigate the shadows that threaten to engulf us.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Clutches
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Clutches
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Clutches
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clutches
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Clutches