Clutch vs. Wristlet — What's the Difference?

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 band of material worn round the wrist for warmth or support.

To grasp and hold tightly

A corsage for the wrist.

To seize; snatch

A bracelet.

To attempt to grasp or seize

A wallet or small purse having a loop for wearing around the wrist.

To engage or disengage a motor vehicle's clutch.

An elastic band worn to keep a glove from slipping off the wrist.

To hatch (chicks).

A decorative band or bracelet that encircles the wearer's wrist; especially, a closely knitted one to keep it warm; a muffetee.

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

A small handbag with a short strap for attaching it to the wearer's wrist.

A tight grasp.

A handcuff.

Often clutches Control or power

An elastic band worn around the wrist, as for the purpose of securing the upper part of a glove.

A device for gripping and holding.

A band or bracelet worn around the wrist

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

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

A tense, critical situation

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

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

A brood of chickens.

A group; a bunch.

Being or occurring in a tense or critical situation

Tending to be successful in tense or critical situations

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;