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clutch vs take hold

take hold vs clutch

clutch is a noun but take hold is not a noun.

clutch and take hold both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clutch Yes No Yes No
take hold No No Yes No
As verbs, clutch and take hold are synonyms defined as:
  • clutch and take hold: take into your hands deliberately
Other synonyms of clutch include prehend, seize, take hold of.
clutch (noun) take hold (noun)
the act of grasping
a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism
a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism
a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand
a collection of things or persons to be handled together
a number of birds hatched at the same time
a tense critical situation
clutch (verb) take hold (verb)
affect take into your hands deliberately
take into your hands deliberately assume control
hold firmly, usually with one's hands
Difference between clutch and take hold

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