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clutched

|clutched|

B2

/klʌtʃt/

(clutch)

tight grasp

Base FormPluralPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'clutch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'clucchen,' where 'clucchen' meant 'to seize or grasp.'

Historical Evolution

'clucchen' transformed into the modern English word 'clutch' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to seize or grasp,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'clutch'.

She clutched her purse tightly as she walked through the crowded street.

Synonyms

graspedgrabbedheld

Antonyms

releasedlet go

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Idioms

clutch at straws

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45