Clutch vs. Coupling

A clutch is a mechanical device that engages and disengages power transmission, especially from a drive shaft (driving shaft) to a driven shaft. In the simplest application, clutches connect and disconnect two rotating shafts (drive shafts or line shafts).

A coupling is a device used to connect two shafts together at their ends for the purpose of transmitting power. The primary purpose of couplings is to join two pieces of rotating equipment while permitting some degree of misalignment or end movement or both.

To grasp and hold tightly

The act of linking together or forming couples.

To seize; snatch

The act of uniting sexually.

To attempt to grasp or seize

A device that links or connects.

To engage or disengage a motor vehicle's clutch.

(Electronics) The transfer of electricity from one circuit to another.

To hatch (chicks).

(Chemistry) Facilitation or acceleration of one chemical process due to the presence or action of another.

A hand, claw, talon, or paw in the act of grasping.

The body part of a four-footed animal that connects the hindquarters to the forequarters.

A tight grasp.

Act of joining together to form a couple.

often clutches Control or power

A device that couples two things together.

A device for gripping and holding.

(software engineering) The degree of reliance between two or more software modules.

Any of various devices for engaging and disengaging two working parts of a shaft or of a shaft and a driving mechanism.

(electronics) A connection between two electronic circuits such that a signal can pass between them.

The apparatus, such as a lever or pedal, that activates one of these devices.

(physics) The property of physical systems that they are interacting with each other

A tense, critical situation

(sexuality) Sexual intercourse.

A small, strapless purse that is carried in the hand.

present participle of couple

The complete set of eggs produced or incubated at one time.

The act of bringing or coming together; connection; sexual union.

A brood of chickens.

A device or contrivance which serves to couple or connect adjacent parts or objects; as, a belt coupling, which connects the ends of a belt; a car coupling, which connects the cars in a train; a shaft coupling, which connects the ends of shafts.

A group; a bunch.

a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together

Being or occurring in a tense or critical situation

a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects

Tending to be successful in tense or critical situations

the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes;

To seize, as though with claws.

To grip or grasp tightly.

(video games) To win in a 1vX (one versus X) situation.

To unexpectedly or luckily succeed in a difficult activity.

(transitive) To hatch.

The claw of a predatory animal or bird.

(by extension) A grip, especially one seen as rapacious or evil.

A device to interrupt power transmission, commonly used to separate the engine and gearbox in a car.

The pedal in a car that disengages power and torque transmission from the engine (through the drivetrain) to the drive wheels.

Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle.

A fastener that attaches to the back of a tack pin to secure an accessory to clothing. Clutch (pin fastener).}}

A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.

A brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs.

A group or bunch (of people or things).

(US) An important or critical situation.

A difficult maneuver

Performing or tending to perform well in difficult, high-pressure situations.

A gripe or clinching with, or as with, the fingers or claws; seizure; grasp.

The hands, claws, or talons, in the act of grasping firmly; - often figuratively, for power, rapacity, or cruelty; as, to fall into the clutches of an adversary.

A device which is used for coupling shafting, etc., so as to transmit motion, and which may be disengaged at pleasure.

Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle.

The nest complement of eggs of a bird.

To seize, clasp, or grip with the hand, hands, or claws; - often figuratively; as, to clutch power.

To close tightly; to clinch.

To reach (at something) as if to grasp; to catch or snatch; - often followed by at.

to become too tense or frightened to perform properly; used sometimes with up; as, he clutched up on the exam.

the act of grasping;

a tense critical situation;

a number of birds hatched at the same time

a collection of things or persons to be handled together

a pedal that operates a clutch

a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism

take hold of; grab;

hold firmly, usually with one's hands;

affect;