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I . clutch1 [klʌtʃ] VB trans, intr

II . clutch1 [klʌtʃ] N

2. clutch MECH:

Usage examples with clutches

be in the clutches of
get into (out of) the clutches of

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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A glassful of this in the morning won't cure you completely but it can certainly help to claw you back from the clutches of a particularly miserable hangover.
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Big torque applications with multi plate clutches could be driven by missus without complaining about the heavy pedal.
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He clutches a grey ring binder.
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Large clutches of up to 17 have been noted although these may be indications of intraspecific brood parasitism.
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He clutches his school bag tightly and shows off his homework to the visitors.
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Urs must be remembered for his achievements in weaning away poor people from the clutches of the rich moneylenders.
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And free from her father's clutches, she would live again in her backwoods town, a respected teacher and cherished wife.
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The eagle clutches laurels while perched on the horizontal shank of an anchor with its flukes to the right.
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He is seated on a wild boar, and in his hand he clutches a thyrsus, which he raises triumphantly.
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Parts include air filters, clutches and fan belts.
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