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Synonyms of clutch

28 similar words

Another word for clutch is sitting. Other synonyms of clutch are setting.

Synonyms and similar words for clutch

verbTo grip or grasp tightly.

  • clasp
  • grasp
  • grip
  • begraspTo grasp around or about; grasp firmly, fully, or completely; apprehend.
  • begripTo grip around or about; get a grip on; grasp.
  • clench
  • clinchTo hold firmly; to clench.
  • clingTo hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
  • enclaspTo hold in (or as if in) a clasp; to embrace.
  • fondleTo grasp.
  • glaum dialectalTo grasp or snatch (at), usually feebly or ineffectually; to grope (at) with the hands, as in the dark.
  • grabTo grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch.
  • grabbleTo attempt to grab; to grasp at (something).
  • hang on
  • hold onTo grasp or grip firmly.
  • hold tight
  • holdTo grasp or grip.
  • nab
  • seizeTo deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
  • strangleholdTo hold a tight grip or control.
  • takeTo grasp or grip.
  • beclasp datedTo clasp.
  • belock archaicTo lock up or lock in place; hold tight; fasten.
  • fang archaic, dialectalTo catch, capture; seize.
  • nim obsolete

nounA small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.

  • clutch bagA small handbag without a shoulder strap, designed to be held in the hand.

nounA brood of chickens or a sitting of bird, monotreme or reptile eggs; a sitting.

Meaning of clutch

  1. verb To seize, as though with claws.
  2. verb To grip or grasp tightly.
  3. verb To win despite being the only remaining player on one's team, against several opponents.

Full definition of clutch

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Questions about synonyms of clutch

What is another word for clutch?
Clutch has 28 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sitting and setting.
What does clutch mean?
Clutch means to seize, as though with claws.

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