embrayage — meaning in English

English meaning

• clutch verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.

Senses

embrayage is used for these senses in English:

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

clutch — full definition

1. verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
2. noun The pedal or mechanism in a vehicle that disengages the engine from the wheels while changing gear.
3. noun A small handbag without straps, carried in the hand.
4. adj Performing well under pressure, especially in sport (informal, chiefly US).

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