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Definition clutch in British English

clutch verb

verb
/klʌtʃ/
1

to hold someone or something firmly, for example because you are afraid or in pain, or do not want to lose them

Example

Women clutched small children as they left.

Synonyms and related words
carry hold on hang on
1.1

to try to take hold of someone or something because you are afraid or in pain, or in order to stop yourself from falling

Example

An officer stumbled and clutched at the handrail.

Synonyms and related words
catch catch at claw
Definition clutch in British English