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clutch
/klʌtʃ/
verb
chwytać
Also
ściskać
Definition
To grasp or seize something tightly and firmly.
Examples
She clutched her bag tightly as she walked through the crowd.
Mocno ściskała torebkę, idąc przez tłum.
He clutched at the railing to steady himself.
Chwycił się poręczy, żeby się ustabilizować.
Collocations
clutch tightlyclutch at strawsclutch a victory
noun
sprzęgło
Definition
A mechanism for connecting and disconnecting a driving and a driven part of a machine, especially the engine and the gearbox in a vehicle.
Examples
You need to press the clutch before changing gears.
Musisz wcisnąć sprzęgło przed zmianą biegów.
The car's clutch is worn out and needs replacing.
Sprzęgło w samochodzie jest zużyte i wymaga wymiany.
Collocations
press the clutchrelease the clutchclutch pedal
noun
grupa
Also
garść(f)
Definition
A small group of people or things.
Examples
A clutch of eggs was found in the nest.
W gnieździe znaleziono garść jaj.
Only a small clutch of supporters remained.
Pozostała tylko niewielka grupa zwolenników.
Collocations
clutch of eggsclutch of people
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