clutch
Prononciation : [klʌtʃ]
Contexte : « mechanics »
(noun) a device in a car that helps to change gears. It's important for making the car move smoothly and helps to connect the engine to the wheels.
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The clutch in my car works perfectly, so I can shift gears easily.
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Her car has a problem with the clutch, making it hard to change gears.
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Do you know where the clutch is in your car?
Contexte : « performance »
(verb) to perform well in a critical moment, especially under pressure. It's like doing your best when it really matters, such as in a game or a test.
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He managed to clutch the game-winning shot in the last second.
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She didn't clutch when it was her turn to perform, and she missed the chance.
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Do you think he can clutch the next play?
Contexte : « games »
(noun) an important moment in a game when someone needs to do something very well to win. It’s those key times that can change the outcome of the game.
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That last-minute goal was a real clutch moment for the team!
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Unfortunately, they missed the clutch opportunity to score.
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What was the most clutch play of the game?
Contexte : « animal behavior »
(verb) to hold something tightly or securely, like how a mother bird holds her eggs safely. It’s using your hands or arms to grip something firmly.
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She clutched her stuffed animal tightly during the scary movie.
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He didn't clutch his backpack and it fell off his shoulder.
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Can you clutch the handlebar on your bike tightly?