The difference between Clasp and Clutch

When used as nouns, clasp means a fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps, whereas clutch means the claw of a predatory animal or bird.

When used as verbs, clasp means to take hold of, whereas clutch means to seize, as though with claws.


Clutch is also adjective with the meaning: performing or tending to perform well in difficult, high-pressure situations.

check bellow for the other definitions of Clasp and Clutch

  1. Clasp as a noun:

    A fastener or holder, particularly one that clasps.

    Examples:

    "I always have a hard time working the clasp on this necklace!"

  2. Clasp as a noun (in the singular):

    An embrace, a grasp, or handshake.

    Examples:

    "He took her hand in a firm clasp."

  1. Clasp as a verb (transitive):

    To take hold of; to grasp; to grab tightly.

    Examples:

    "They clasped hands and parted as friends."

  2. Clasp as a verb:

    To shut or fasten together with, or as if with, a clasp.

  1. Clutch as a verb:

    To seize, as though with claws.

    Examples:

    "to clutch power"

  2. Clutch as a verb:

    To grip or grasp tightly.

    Examples:

    "She clutched her purse tightly and walked nervously into the building."

  1. Clutch as a noun:

    The claw of a predatory animal or bird.

  2. Clutch as a noun (by extension):

    A grip, especially one seen as rapacious or evil.

  3. Clutch as a noun:

    A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used between engine and gearbox in a car.

  4. Clutch as a noun:

    The pedal in a car that disengages power transmission.

  5. Clutch as a noun:

    Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle.

  6. Clutch as a noun:

    A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.

  7. Clutch as a noun (US):

    An important or critical situation.

  1. Clutch as an adjective (US, Canada):

    Performing or tending to perform well in difficult, high-pressure situations.

  1. Clutch as a noun:

    A brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs.

  2. Clutch as a noun:

    A group or bunch (of people or things).

  1. Clutch as a verb (transitive):

    To hatch.