to hold something or someone very tightly
She clutched the flowers tightly in her hand.
彼女は花を手にしっかりと握りしめた。
to grab something suddenly because you are scared or hurt
He clutched his stomach in pain.
彼は痛みでお腹を押さえた。
the pedal in a car that you press to change gears
Press the clutch to change gears.
ギアを変えるにはクラッチを踏んでください。
a part in a machine that connects and disconnects the engine from the gears
The car's clutch needs to be replaced.
車のクラッチを交換する必要があります。
a group of things or people
He won a clutch of awards for his work.
彼は仕事で多くの賞を受賞した。
power or control over someone
He escaped from the villain's clutch.
彼は悪役の支配から逃れた。
a tight hold on something
She felt the clutch of fear in her heart.
彼女は恐怖が心を締め付けるのを感じた。
a group of eggs laid by a bird at one time, or the baby birds that hatch from them
The bird laid a clutch of eggs in the nest.
鳥は巣に一腹の卵を産んだ。
a small handbag without straps, often used for special events
She carried a small clutch to the party.
彼女はパーティーに小さなクラッチバッグを持っていった。
happening at a very important moment in a game or competition
He made a clutch play to win the game.
彼は試合に勝つために重要なプレーをした。