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Meaning of clutched
The primary meaning of the word "clutched" is to seize or grip something tightly, often suddenly or urgently.
Etymology of clutched
The word "clutched" originates from the Old English word "clūtian" or "cyltian", which means to seize or snatch, and is related to the Old Norse word "klūtr", meaning a handful or a grasp.
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially meaning to seize or grip something, and later also referring to a mechanical device in vehicles.
Synonyms
grasped
gripped
held
seized
clamped
clinched
clenched
squeezed
tightened
fastened
secured
caught
snatched
taken
captured
detained
restrained
confined
imprisoned
ensnared
entwined
enfolded
wrapped
clasped
embraced
cradled
supported
upheld
maintained
retained
possessed
owned
controlled
dominated
mastered
commanded
wielded
manipulated
handled
managed
directed
guided.
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "clutched" as the past tense of the verb "clutch", which means to seize or grip something tightly, often suddenly or urgently.
- It can also refer to a device that transmits power in a vehicle, especially one that engages and disengages the engine from the transmission.
Usage Examples
- She clutched her purse tightly as she walked through the crowded market.
- He clutched the steering wheel firmly as he navigated the winding road.
- The team clutched victory from the jaws of defeat with a last-minute goal.
Antonyms
released
freed
loosened
relaxed
opened
dropped
let go
abandoned
relinquished
surrendered
yielded
unclenched
unclasped
ungrasped
unseized
unsecured
unfastened
detached
disconnected
separated
divided
isolated
alone
unaided
unsupported
unassisted
unrestricted
uncontrolled
unmanaged
unguided.