clutch
clutch
noun
A brood of eggs or young birds produced at one time.
"The hen laid a clutch of eggs."
noun
A mechanism in a vehicle connecting engine to gearbox, operated by a pedal.
"Press the clutch pedal to change gear."
noun
A tight or firm grasp or hold on something.
"The child had a tight clutch on the toy."
verb
To grasp or seize something tightly and firmly.
"She clutched her handbag tightly."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: prehend, take hold, take hold of, seize, get hold of, hold tight, cling to, hold close, clutch bag, clutch pedal, grasp, clench