Claw: As a noun, "claw" refers to a sharp, curved appendage found on the feet of animals, particularly those that hunt or climb. As a verb, it means to scratch or tear something with claws.
Clutch: As a noun, "clutch" refers to a device in a vehicle that engages and disengages the engine from the wheels, or a group of things held together. As a verb, it means to grasp something tightly or to secure something.
Both "claw" and "clutch" are commonly used in everyday English. "Claw" is often utilized in more descriptive contexts, especially in relation to animals or actions involving scratching, while "clutch" is frequently used in both casual and technical contexts, such as in mechanics or expressions of urgency.
"Clutch" is often used in both oral speech and written contexts, while "claw" has a slight preference for written contexts when discussing animal behavior or descriptions.
Claw clutch: The cat made a swift motion with its claw clutch, grabbing the toy mouse.
Кошка быстро схватила игрушечную мышь своим когтем.
The child was able to perform a claw clutch around the ball, keeping it safe from slipping away.
Ребёнок смог крепко ухватить мяч, не дав ему выскользнуть.
The term "clutch" is often used in idiomatic expressions related to performing under pressure. Common expressions include:
In the clutch: Referring to performing well in critical situations.
The player scored the winning goal in the clutch, securing victory for the team.
(Игрок забил победный гол в ответственный момент, обеспечив победу своей команде.)
Clutch player: Referring to someone who excels under pressure.
She is known as a clutch player, always delivering when the stakes are high.
(Она известна как игрок, который проявляет себя в ответственные моменты, всегда добиваясь успеха, когда ставки высоки.)
Clutching at straws: Trying to find solutions in desperate situations.
When their plan failed, they started clutching at straws, hoping for a miracle.
(Когда их план провалился, они стали хвататься за соломинку, надеясь на чудо.)
Claw: The word comes from Old English "clawu," which is derived from Proto-Germanic *klawō, meaning "claw" or "hook."
Clutch: The term originates from Middle English "clutch," which is derived from the Old English "clyccan," meaning "to grasp or hold."
Antonyms: none directly applicable as it is a specific anatomical term.
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