hold vs clutch

hold and clutch both are nouns.

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

As nouns, hold and clutch are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of hold include clasp, clench, clutches, grasp, grip.

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

hold (noun)	clutch (noun)
the act of grasping	the act of grasping
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it	a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism
a cell in a jail or prison	a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo	a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand
a stronghold	a collection of things or persons to be handled together
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated	a number of birds hatched at the same time
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something	a tense critical situation
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
time during which some action is awaited

hold (verb)	clutch (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling	affect
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view	take into your hands deliberately
hold the attention of	hold firmly, usually with one's hands
assert or affirm
remain committed to
declare to be
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
be in accord; be in agreement
aim, point, or direct
protect against a challenge or attack
drink alcohol without showing ill effects
have or hold in one's hands or grip
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
support or hold in a certain manner
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
cover as for protection against noise or smell
organize or be responsible for
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
cause to come to an abrupt stop
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
secure and keep for possible future use or application
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
keep from departing
take and maintain control over, often by violent means
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
remain in a certain state, position, or condition
be valid, applicable, or true
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
have room for; hold without crowding
have as a major characteristic
resist or confront with resistance
stop dealing with
contain or hold; have within
be capable of holding or containing