Phrase Hound found 29 phrases and 21 compound words that contain clutch. The most common are listed below. Open clutch in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 29
- riding the clutchpresent participle and gerund of ride the clutch
- clutch pedalA pedal in a manual transmission car that modulates the clutch mechanism, via clutch plate pressure.
- ride the clutchTo slip the clutch (of a manual transmission) excessively, such that its working life will be shortened; especially, to keep one's foot or hand on the clutch pedal or lever even when no slipping of the clutch is needed.
- clutch discA spinning disc at the end of the driveshaft that is squeezed against the engine flywheel when the clutch is engaged, so that friction from the surface causes the engine and the transmission to turn at the same speed; clutch plate.
- rode the clutchsimple past of ride the clutch
- clutch artistA person who drives a motor vehicle, especially one equipped with a manual transmission, in a particularly skillful manner.
- camel clutchA wrestling move in which the wrestler applies a chinlock and pulls back on the opponent's upper body while sitting on his/her back.
- clutch bagA small handbag without a shoulder strap, designed to be held in the hand.
- clutch pencilSynonym of mechanical pencil: A writing instrument with a replaceable, mechanically extendable graphite lead that eliminates the need for sharpening.
- clutch plateSynonym of clutch disc: A spinning disc at the end of the driveshaft that is squeezed against the engine flywheel when the clutch is engaged, so that friction from the surface causes the engine and the transmission to turn at the same …
- double-clutchTo change down gears in a motor vehicle by using the clutch once to move from a gear to neutral, engaging transmission in neutral, and then using the clutch again to move from neutral to the lower gear; to double-declutch.
- clutch one's pearlsTo react with consternation to someone or something that violates the usual norms.
- a drowning man will clutch at a strawA person in urgent need of assistance will seize any available form of aid, regardless of its insignificance.
- auto clutchAlternative form of autoclutch: Automatic clutch system
- clutch artistsplural of clutch artist: A person who drives a motor vehicle, especially one equipped with a manual transmission, in a particularly skillful manner.
- clutch bagsplural of clutch bag: A small handbag without a shoulder strap, designed to be held in the hand.
- clutch platesplural of clutch plate: A spinning disc at the end of the driveshaft that is squeezed against the engine flywheel when the clutch is engaged, so that friction from the surface causes the engine and the transmission to turn at the same …
- clutch initiationlay date
- dual-clutch gearboxA twin-clutch gearbox
- twin-clutch gearboxAn automatic transmission with separate clutches for odd and even gears.
- clutch pencilsplural of clutch pencil: A writing instrument with a replaceable, mechanically extendable graphite lead that eliminates the need for sharpening.
- clutch pedalsplural of clutch pedal: A pedal in a manual transmission car that modulates the clutch mechanism, via clutch plate pressure.
- rides the clutchthird-person singular simple present indicative of ride the clutch: To slip the clutch (of a manual transmission) excessively, such that its working life will be shortened; especially, to keep one's foot or hand on the clutch pedal or …
- ridden the clutchpast participle of ride the clutch: To slip the clutch (of a manual transmission) excessively, such that its working life will be shortened; especially, to keep one's foot or hand on the clutch pedal or lever even when no slipping of the …
- clutch at a strawSynonym of grasp at straws: To guess randomly or pursue any apparent option, due to a lack of clear choices or information.
Compound words 21
- clutchlessWithout a clutch (vehicle component), or without the use of the clutch.
- clutchyTending to clutch; clingy or grabby.
- unclutchTo open (something tightly closed).
- clutchableAble to be clutched.
- clutchmateOne born in the same clutch of eggs.
- clutchplateOne of the plates in a clutch (device used in engine etc.).
- interclutchBetween clutches of eggs
- intraclutchWithin a clutch (of eggs)
- multiclutchOf or relating to more than one clutch (in various senses).
- subclutchA subset of a clutch of chickens.