clutchest

clutch

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Definitions of clutchest word

verb with object clutchest to seize with or as with the hands or claws; snatch: The bird swooped down and clutched its prey with its claws. 1
verb with object clutchest to grip or hold tightly or firmly: She clutched the child's hand as they crossed the street. 1
verb with object clutchest Slang. to spellbind; grip a person's emotions, attention, or interest: Garbo movies really clutch me. 1
verb without object clutchest to try to seize or grasp (usually followed by at): He clutched at the fleeing child. She clutched at the opportunity. 1
verb without object clutchest Slang. to become tense with fright; panic (sometimes followed by up): I clutched up on the math exam. 1
verb without object clutchest to operate the clutch in a vehicle. 1

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English clucchen, variant of clicchen, Old English clyccan to clench

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".