ридикю́ль — meaning in English

English meaning

• clutch verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
• handbag noun A small bag, usually carried by women, used to hold personal items such as a wallet, keys, and makeup.

Senses

ридикю́ль is used for these senses in English:

• clutch A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.
• handbag (now, rare) A small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job. [from 19th c.]

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).

handbag — full definition

1. noun A small bag, usually carried by women, used to hold personal items such as a wallet, keys, and makeup.
2. verb (British, informal) To criticize or attack someone verbally, often used of a woman doing the criticizing.

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