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clutch in Irish

clutch in Irish is ál, crág — clutch means to grip or hold onto something tightly.

clutch in Irish

ál
noun
A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car. [from 19th c.]
crág
noun
The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.

What does "clutch" mean?

  1. verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
    "She clutched her bag as the train jolted forward."
  2. noun The pedal or mechanism in a vehicle that disengages the engine from the wheels while changing gear.
    "He pressed the clutch before shifting into second gear."
  3. noun A small handbag without straps, carried in the hand.
    "She matched her dress with a gold clutch."
  4. adj Performing well under pressure, especially in sport (informal, chiefly US).
    "He's known as a clutch player who scores in the final minutes."
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clutch in a sentence

  • She clutched her bag as the train jolted forward.
  • He clutched his chest in pain.
  • He pressed the clutch before shifting into second gear.
  • She matched her dress with a gold clutch.

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What is "clutch" in Irish?

"clutch" in Irish is ál, crág. clutch means: To grip or hold onto something tightly.

How do you use "clutch" in a sentence?

Example: "She clutched her bag as the train jolted forward." In Irish, "clutch" is ál, crág.

Are there other ways to say "clutch" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "clutch": ál, crág.

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