clutch vs rack

clutch and rack both are nouns.

clutch and rack both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
clutch	Yes	No	Yes	No
rack	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, rack is a hyponym of clutch; that is, rack is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clutch:

clutch: take into your hands deliberately
rack: seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block

Other hyponyms of clutch include nab, claw, apprehend, arrest, collar, cop, nab, nail, pick up, capture, catch, get, collar, clasp, grip, grab, catch, grab, snap, snatch, snatch up, clench, clinch, grapple, grip.

clutch (noun)	rack (noun)
the act of grasping	a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately
a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism	a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body
a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism	a support for displaying ot holding various articles
a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand	an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
a collection of things or persons to be handled together	the destruction or collapse of something
a number of birds hatched at the same time	rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton
a tense critical situation

clutch (verb)	rack (verb)
affect	torture on the rack
take into your hands deliberately	seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block
hold firmly, usually with one's hands	place in a rack
	work on a rack
	stretch to the limits
	torment emotionally or mentally
	go at a rack
	draw off from the lees
	run before a gale
	fly in high wind
	obtain by coercion or intimidation
	put on a rack and pinion

Difference between clutch and rack

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