Dictionary Definition
clutches n : the act of grasping; "he released
his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she
kept a firm hold on the railing" [syn: clasp, clench, clutch, grasp, grip, hold]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Noun
clutches- Plural of clutch
- italbrac usually
plural Grasp;
possession; control.
- Once the organization was in his clutches, her future there was bleak.
Verb
clutches- Third person singular simple present of to clutch.
Synonyms, Antonyms and Related Words
administration, authority, claws, command, control, digits, disposition, domination, dominion, empery, empire, fangs, fingernails, fingers, governance, government, grasp, grip, gripe, hand, hands, helm, hold, hooks, iron hand, jaws, jurisdiction, mandibles, mastership, mastery, maxillae, meathooks, mitts, nails, nippers, palm, pincers, pounces, power, raj, regnancy, reign, reins of government,
rule, sovereignty, sway, talons, teeth, unguals, ungulae