Kupplungspedal — meaning in English
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English meaning
- clutch verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
Senses
Kupplungspedal 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 pedal (automotive) A pedal in a manual transmission car that modulates the clutch mechanism, via clutch plate pressure.
clutch — full definition
- verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
- noun The pedal or mechanism in a vehicle that disengages the engine from the wheels while changing gear.
- noun A small handbag without straps, carried in the hand.
- adj Performing well under pressure, especially in sport (informal, chiefly US).