clutch
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7.0
- noun
- /klʌtʃ/
:
momento decisivo
- Sunday's matchup set the stage for the two most clutch quarterbacks in the NFC East.
And I said a bunch of nice things about Steph Curry the other day and but the question was who do you want in the clutch more, Luca or Steph?
- And I said a bunch of nice things about Steph Curry the other day and but the question was who do you want in the clutch more, Luca or Steph?
Examples
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- Amber coming through in the clutch.
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There was many a time Nola came through in the clutch for me.
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Reggie was great in the clutch, especially when it mattered.
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Some athletes can execute under stressful "clutch" conditions, and others choke.
Academic text (2012) -
In fact, I wrote an entire column praising James' clutch efforts for Saturday's paper.
Blog text (2) -
In the final moments of the game, he made the winning shot under immense pressure; it was a true clutch moment.
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She performed exceptionally well in the clutch, securing victory for her team when they needed it most.
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The team's success often relies on how well they handle clutch situations during the playoffs.
Synonyms
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4.2
A short time when people must work very hard to finish something
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5.3
A moment when people must make an important decision
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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3.9
A pedal in a car you press to disconnect the engine so you can change gears
- Specialized
A machine part with cone-shaped surfaces that use rubbing to let power pass between two shafts
- Specialized
A clutch with cone shaped friction surfaces that connects two rotating shafts
- Specialized
A device in which flat disks press together to send power between moving parts
- Specialized
A device that uses rubbing between two surfaces to transfer power when changing gears
- Specialized
A device that lets a machine part move when too much force would damage the machine
- Specialized
A device that lets moving parts slide when twisting force is too high to protect machines
How Critical
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3.1
∞
1.3
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7.0
- Informal
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4.2
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1.2
651
2.4
Surface Forms
Etymology
Clutch meaning a crucial or tense moment comes from the idea of 'grasping' a chance at once. That's why someone who performs well in the clutch is able to take a fast, important opportunity under pressure.