ALL meanings of clutched
clutch
C c - verb with object clutched to hatch (chickens). 1
- verb without object clutched to try to seize or grasp (usually followed by at): He clutched at the fleeing child. She clutched at the opportunity. 1
- verb without object clutched Slang. to become tense with fright; panic (sometimes followed by up): I clutched up on the math exam. 1
- verb without object clutched to operate the clutch in a vehicle. 1
- noun clutched a hatch of eggs; the number of eggs produced or incubated at one time. 1
- noun clutched a brood of chickens. 1
- noun clutched a number of similar individuals: a clutch of books; a whole clutch of dancers. 1
- adjective clutched done or accomplished in a critical situation: a clutch shot that won the basketball game. 1
- adjective clutched dependable in crucial situations: a clutch player. 1
- adjective clutched (of a coat) without fasteners; held closed in front by one's hand or arm. 1
- noun clutched Simple past tense and past participle of clutch. 1