clutched (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /klʌtʃt/
Definition
Held something tightly in your hand, often because of fear, pain, or a strong desire.
Examples
She clutched her bag as she walked down the dark alley.
He clutched the winning lottery ticket in his hand.
The child clutched his teddy bear for comfort.
How to Use clutched
- clutch at (prepositional phrase)
- To try to grasp or hold onto something desperately, often figuratively. — "He was clutching at straws, hoping for a miracle."
- clutch something tightly (collocation)
- To hold something with great force. — "She clutched the railing tightly to steady herself."
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