definition of
clutch

[1] #1 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] #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] #3 clutch n. a tense critical situation; "he is a good man in the clutch". wn

[4] #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] #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". wn