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Meaning of CLUTCHES

Pronunciation:  kl'uchuz

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
 
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 Synonyms: clasp, clench, clutch, grasp, grip, hold
 
 See Also: embrace, embracing, grasping, prehension, seizing, taking hold, wrestling hold

 

 

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 Related Terms: administration, authority, claws, command, control, digits, disposition, domination, dominion, empery, empire, fangs, fingernails, fingers, governance, government, grasp, grip, gripe, hand, hands, helm, hold, hooks, iron hand, jaws, jurisdiction, mandibles, mastership, mastery, maxillae, meathooks, mitts, nails, nippers, palm, pincers, pounces, power, raj, regnancy, reign, reins of government, rule, sovereignty, sway, talons, teeth, unguals, ungulae
 

 

 

 

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