rack vs clutch

rack and clutch both are nouns.

rack and clutch both are verbs.

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

As verbs, clutch is a hypernym of rack; that is, clutch is a word with a broader meaning than rack:

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

Other hypernyms of rack include prehend, seize, take hold, take hold of.

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

rack (verb)	clutch (verb)
torture on the rack	affect
seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block	take into your hands deliberately
place in a rack	hold firmly, usually with one's hands
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 rack and clutch

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