grasping vs clutch

clutch vs grasping

grasping and clutch both are nouns.

grasping is an adjective but clutch is not an adjective.

grasping is not a verb while clutch is a verb.

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

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

grasping: the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
clutch: the act of grasping

Other hyponyms of grasping include clasp, clench, clutches, grasp, grip, hold.

grasping (noun)	clutch (noun)
the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)	the act of grasping
understanding with difficulty	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

grasping (adjective)	clutch (adjective)
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

grasping (verb)	clutch (verb)
	affect
	take into your hands deliberately
	hold firmly, usually with one's hands

Difference between grasping and clutch

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