The difference between Clutch and Clutch bag
When used as nouns, clutch means the claw of a predatory animal or bird, whereas clutch bag means a small handbag without a shoulder strap, designed to be held in the hand.
Clutch is also verb with the meaning: 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 Clutch and Clutch bag
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Clutch as a verb:
To seize, as though with claws.
Examples:
"to clutch power"
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Clutch as a verb:
To grip or grasp tightly.
Examples:
"She clutched her purse tightly and walked nervously into the building."
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Clutch as a noun:
The claw of a predatory animal or bird.
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Clutch as a noun (by extension):
A grip, especially one seen as rapacious or evil.
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Clutch as a noun:
A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used between engine and gearbox in a car.
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Clutch as a noun:
The pedal in a car that disengages power transmission.
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Clutch as a noun:
Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle.
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Clutch as a noun:
A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.
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Clutch as a noun (US):
An important or critical situation.
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Clutch as an adjective (US, Canada):
Performing or tending to perform well in difficult, high-pressure situations.
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Clutch as a noun:
A brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs.
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Clutch as a noun:
A group or bunch (of people or things).
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Clutch as a verb (transitive):
To hatch.
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Clutch bag as a noun:
A small handbag without a shoulder strap, designed to be held in the hand.