The difference between Clutch and Grasp

When used as nouns, clutch means the claw of a predatory animal or bird, whereas grasp means grip.

When used as verbs, clutch means to seize, as though with claws, whereas grasp means to grip.


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 Grasp

  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.

  1. Grasp as a verb:

    To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.

  2. Grasp as a verb:

    To understand.

    Examples:

    "I have never been able to grasp the concept of infinity."

  3. Grasp as a verb:

    To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.

  1. Grasp as a noun (sometimes, figurative):

    Grip.

  2. Grasp as a noun:

    Understanding.

  3. Grasp as a noun:

    That which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability.

    Examples:

    "The goal is within my grasp."