clutches
Grasps and holds
Clutches is the plural of clutch, most often appearing in the figurative phrase in the clutches of, meaning under someone's control or power: She fell into the clutches of a cult leader.
The image derives from clutching hands or claws gripping tightly.
A clutch is also a group of eggs or chicks, and the pedal that engages a vehicle's transmission.
Bag for personal items
- evening bagSmall formal occasion purse
- wristletOrnamental wrist band
- pouchSmall flexible bag
- accessorySupplementary addition
designer · beaded · sequined · satin · leather · envelope · formal · occasion
Seize or understand
- clenchSqueeze tightly shut
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- fingersAppendages of the hand
- palmHand's flat interior
handhold · clasp · seize · grapple · tighten · prehension · vise · pinch
Sending of information
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- flywheelRotational energy storage device
- pressure plateWeight-activated switch mechanism
- drivetrainVehicle power transmission system
hydraulic · engagement · disengagement · slipping · burnout · manual · stick shift · feathering
Energy transfer rate
- dominationSupreme authority held
- possessionState of owning
- holdMaintain in grasp
- territoryLand under jurisdiction
captivity · stranglehold · dominion · authority · sway · command · influence · thrall
purse
Bag for personal items
- evening bagSmall formal occasion purse
- wristletOrnamental wrist band
- pouchSmall flexible bag
accessory · designer · beaded · sequined · satin · leather · envelope · formal · occasion · handheld
grasp
Seize or understand
palm · handhold · clasp · seize · grapple · tighten · prehension · vise · pinch · claw
transmission
Sending of information
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
- flywheelRotational energy storage device
- pressure plateWeight-activated switch mechanism
drivetrain · hydraulic · engagement · disengagement · slipping · burnout · manual · stick shift · feathering
power
Energy transfer rate
- dominationSupreme authority held
- possessionState of owning
- holdMaintain in grasp
territory · captivity · stranglehold · dominion · authority · sway · command · influence · thrall · bondage
- fashionfashion, clothing, apparel, attire, garment
- handbagspurse, purses, crossbody, crossbody bag, shoulder bag
- embracehugs, cuddles, squeezes, holds, wraps
- bag craftinghandbags, purses, tote bags, satchels, backpacks
- power transmissiontransformer, transformers, drives, transmission lines, power lines
- sea turtlessea turtle, marine turtle, green sea turtle, green turtle, hawksbill
clutchesreleases
Lets go or publishes
lets go · drops · looses · relinquishes · frees
clutchesreleases
Lets go or publishes
frees · liberates · emancipates · relinquishes · surrenders
- clutch pedalLever separating engine from drivetrain
- clutch of eggs
- pearl clutchingPerformative moral shock
- clutch bagStrapless handheld purse
- clutch at strawsAttempt futile last resorts
- clutch playerAthlete who excels pressured