clutch
verb [I or T] /klʌtʃ/Definition
C2 to take or try to take hold of something tightly, usually in fear, worry, or pain: Silent and pale, she clutched (onto) her mother's hand. Clutching the money to his chest, he hurried to the bank. He collapsed, clutching his stomach.Having in your hands
(Definition of clutch verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- ahold adverb
- arm noun (BODY PART)
- clasp noun
- clasp verb
- clench verb
- cling verb (HOLD)
- cup verb
- dandle verb
- grasp noun (HOLD)
- grasp verb (TAKE)
- grip noun (HOLD)
- hand in hand idiom
- handle noun (PART)
- hang on phrasal verb (HOLD)
- hang/hold on like grim death idiom
- hold on phrasal verb (HOLD)
- nurse verb (HOLD)
- onto preposition (HOLDING)
- pinion verb
- seize verb
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