clutching
|clutch-ing|
B2
/ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
(clutch)
tight grasp
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clutch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'clucchen,' where 'clucchen' meant 'to grasp or seize.'
Historical Evolution
'clucchen' transformed into the modern English word 'clutch.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to grasp or seize,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
grasping or holding something tightly.
She was clutching her purse tightly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40