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clutch v. [
seize, prehend] take hold of; grab; "The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter"; "She clutched her purse"; "The mother seized her child by the arm"; "Birds of prey often seize small mammals"
. wn #2
clutch n. [
clasp, clench, clutches, grasp, grip, hold] 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"
. wn #3
clutch n. a tense critical situation; "he is a good man in the clutch"
. wn #4
clutch v. [
cling to, hold close, hold tight] hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared"
. wn #5
clutch v. [
seize, get hold of] affect; "Fear seized the prisoners"; "The patient was seized with unbearable pains"; "He was seized with a dreadful disease"
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