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The claw of a predatory animal or bird.

(by extension) A grip, especially one seen as rapacious or evil.

A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car.

The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.

To seize, as though with claws.

Example: to clutch power

To grip or grasp tightly.

Example: She clutched her purse tightly and walked nervously into the building.

A brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs.

A group or bunch (of people or things).

To hatch.

An important or critical situation.