/klʌˈʧʌz/ - [kluchuz] -
We found 7 definitions of clutches from 5 different sources.
NounSingular: clutch |
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clutches - 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" | ||
clasp, clench, clutch, grasp, grip, hold | ||
prehension, taking hold, grasping, seizing the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) | ||
choke hold, chokehold a restraining hold; someone loops the arm around the neck of another person in a tight grip, usually from behind; "he grabbed the woman in a chokehold, demanded her cash and jewelry, and then fled" | ||
embracement, embracing, embrace a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family" |