n. 1.the act of grasping 2.a tense critical situation 3.a number of birds hatched at the same time 4.a collection of things or persons to be handled together 5.a pedal that operates a clutch 6.a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism clutch v. 1.take hold of 2.hold firmly, usually with one's hands 3.affect
