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clutch
to hold something tightly
Synonyms
- grip
- clasp
- seize
Antonyms
- release
- drop
clutch in a sentence
Ella clutched her hat when a strong breeze swept across the field.
The toddler clutched his favorite blanket during the long car ride.
Where it comes from
From Old English clyccan 'to clasp'
Memory hook
Clutch sounds like catch, and you catch something tightly.
Read it in context
- Testing a New Shield Science