Clutch ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Clutch ( verb )

1. Grasp tightly with the hand, typically in order to hold or pick something up.
2. Take hold of something tightly or suddenly.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old english clyccan "clasp, grasp", of west germanic origin; related to dutch klemmen and german klammern.

Examples:

1. She clutched her purse tightly.
2. He clutched the handle of the door.
3. The baby clutched at her mother's finger.
4. She clutched at his arm in fear.
5. The player clutched the ball in the last seconds of the game.

(As a noun)

Clutch ( noun )

1. Grasp tightly with the hand, typically in order to hold or pick something up.
2. Take hold of something tightly or suddenly.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old english clyccan "clasp, grasp", of west germanic origin; related to dutch klemmen and german klammern.

Examples:

1. She clutched her purse tightly.
2. He clutched the handle of the door.
3. The baby clutched at her mother's finger.
4. She clutched at his arm in fear.
5. The player clutched the ball in the last seconds of the game.