Clutches (Noun)

Meaning

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Hold
• Grasp
• Grip
• Clasp
• Clench
• Clutch

Hypernyms

• Taking Hold
• Grasping
• Seizing

Hyponyms

• Embrace
• Wrestling Hold
• Choke Hold
• Chokehold
• Embracing
• Embracement