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Phr V clutch at clutches, clutching, clutched clutch at sth to try to get hold of something and hold it tightlyShe clutched at the rope to try to stop herself from falling.
phraseclutch at1. clutch at sth to try to get hold of something by moving your hand quickly and suddenly, especially to save yourself from falling: She clutched at a branch as she felt herself falling.■ SIMILAR TO: grasp at, grab at2. clutch at sth to hold a part of your body firmly, because it is hurting: In the middle of the night Max woke up groaning, clutching at his stomach.
clutch at (someone or something)To grasp at someone or something. The baby clutched at her mother and wailed. My daughter clutched at the string on the balloon so that it wouldn't fly away. clutch at someone or somethingto grasp at or grab for someone or something. He clutched at the roots of the trees along the bank, but the flood swept him away. Karen clutched at me, but lost her grip. |