Clutch in spanish
Embrague
pronunciation: embɹ̩ɑge part of speech: noun
pronunciation: embɹ̩ɑge part of speech: noun
In gestures
clutch1 = embrague.
Example: Trucks and competition cars use ceramic clutches that have a greatly increased friction coefficient.more:
» clutch pedal = embrague, pedal del embraque.
Example: If required, it may be activated by depressing the clutch pedal.» depress + the clutch = pisar el embrague, embragar.
Example: However, if you try to brake below this speed without depressing the clutch, the engine will stall because it's being forced to carry a load while operating below idle speed.clutch2 = grupo.
Example: This approach does tend to lead to small clutches of periodicals on a given subject.more:
» a clutch of = un grupo de, un puñado de.
Example: The article 'Flying starts' features a clutch of 7 new and promising authors and illustrators on the children's book scene this year.clutch3 = asimiento, sujeción.
Example: He had a good clutch on Alanis' hand, guiding her through the crowd toward the exit = "Tenía una buena sujeción de la mano de Alanis, guiándola a través de la multitud hacia la salida.more:
» clutch bag = bolso de mano.
Example: A clutch bag is one of the most fashionable women accessories that can be held in the hand.» clutch purse = bolso de mano.
Example: This zippered clutch purse is perfect for your little necessities.» escape + the clutches of = escaparse de las garras de.
Example: By January 2010 I had flown the coop and escaped the clutches of winter.» fall into + the clutches of = caer en las garras de.
Example: Would you rather fall into the clutches of an evil genius or an evil moron?.» in the clutches of = en las garras de, sumido en, paralizado por, controlado por, dominado por, asolado por, en mitad de, en medio de, entre medio de.
Example: French health officials warned Wednesday that the country is officially in the clutches of a flu epidemic.clutch4 = nidada, camada.
Example: Larks living in areas with long breeding seasons can have two or three clutches, while those in areas with a short window of time for breeding will have only one.more:
» a clutch of eggs = una camada de huevos.
Example: Left to her own devices, a broody will lay a clutch of eggs, then stop egg-laying and sit on them for 21 days (more or less) until they hatch.clutch5 = agarrarse, asirse.
Example: Many administrators are afraid to delegate authority; they clutch it tenaciously.more:
» clutch at + straws = agarrarse a un clavo ardiendo.
Example: While global economic turmoil continues to undermine air transport, die-hards within the aviation industry are left clutching at straws.