"clotch" is probably misspelled. Trying clutch instead Definition of clutch
clutch has definitions from the fields of biology,zoology
1
[ verb ] affect

Examples

"Fear seized the prisoners" "The patient was seized with unbearable pains" "He was seized with a dreadful disease"

2
[ verb ] take hold of; grab

Synonyms

seize prehend

Examples

"The salesclerk quickly seized the money on the counter" "She clutched her purse" "The mother seized her child by the arm" "Birds of prey often seize small mammals"

3
[ noun ] the act of grasping

Examples

"he released his clasp on my arm" "he has a strong grip for an old man" "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

4
[ verb ] hold firmly, usually with one's hands

Examples

"She clutched my arm when she got scared"

5
[ noun ] a tense critical situation

Examples

"he is a good man in the clutch"

6
[ noun ] (biology,zoology) a number of birds hatched at the same time
7
[ noun ] a collection of things or persons to be handled together

Synonyms

batch

8
[ noun ] a pedal that operates a clutch

Synonyms

clutch_pedal

9
[ noun ] a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism
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