Word Information

Clutches

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Definitions for Clutches

noun
the act of grasping
Synonyms
Examples
  1. he released his clasp on my arm
  2. he has a strong grip for an old man
  3. she kept a firm hold on the railing
verb
take hold of
Synonyms
Examples
  1. grab
  2. The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter
  3. She clutched her purse
  4. The mother seized her child by the arm
  5. Birds of prey often seize small mammals
verb
hold firmly, usually with one's hands
Synonyms
cling to hold close hold tight clutch
Examples
  1. She clutched my arm when she got scared
verb
affect
Synonyms
seize clutch get hold of
Examples
  1. Fear seized the prisoners
  2. The patient was seized with unbearable pains
  3. He was seized with a dreadful disease

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