Clutched: meaning, definitions and examples

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clutched

 

[ klสŒtสƒt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

grasping tightly

Clutched is the past tense of the verb 'clutch,' which means to grasp or hold something tightly with one's hand. It often implies a sense of urgency or anxiety, as in when someone clutches an object in a moment of fear or desperation. The action of clutching conveys a strong physical and emotional connection to the object being held. This term is frequently used to describe situations where someone is holding on to something for security or safety.

Synonyms

clasped, grasped, gripped, held, seized

Examples of usage

  • She clutched her bag tightly as she walked through the dark alley.
  • He clutched the steering wheel in fear during the storm.
  • The child clutched his toy for comfort during the thunder.
  • During the performance, she clutched the microphone nervously.
  • He clutched the letter as if it contained his future.

Translations

Translations of the word "clutched" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apertado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคธเค•เคฐ เคชเค•เคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช festgehalten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ digenggam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั…ะพะฟะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chwycony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆกใ‚Šใ—ใ‚ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saisi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agarrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑkฤฑ sฤฑkฤฑ tutulan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žกํžŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุณูˆูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drลพenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drลพenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ“ไฝ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgrabljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ haldiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑxฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agarrado

Word origin

The word 'clutch' originates from the Middle English word 'clucchen' which meant to grasp or seize. The term has its roots in Old English 'clyccan,' which is related to the Dutch word 'klukken' and the German 'klinken.' The basic concept behind all these words relates to the action of grabbing or seizing something firmly. Over time, 'clutch' has evolved to encompass various meanings, including the mechanical aspect of a clutch in vehicles, which serves to connect and disconnect the engine from the wheels. In the context of emotions, 'clutching' often symbolizes a moment of panic or distress, emphasizing the human tendency to seek comfort or stability in uncertain situations. The evolution of the word reflects both physical actions and emotional states, illustrating how language can adapt to encompass various dimensions of human experience.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,099, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.