clutch at

clutch at (someone or something)

To grasp at someone or something. The baby clutched at her mother and wailed. My daughter clutched at the string on the balloon so that it wouldn't fly away.
See also: clutch
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

clutch at someone or something

to grasp at or grab for someone or something. He clutched at the roots of the trees along the bank, but the flood swept him away. Karen clutched at me, but lost her grip.
See also: clutch
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • clutch at (someone or something)
  • grab on to (someone or something)
  • grab on
  • clutch (someone or something) to (something)
  • clutch to
  • drop (someone or something) on (someone or something)
  • drop on
  • clutched
  • lay (one's) hands on (someone or something)
  • lay hands on
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"The motor constantly spins at about 25,000 rpm and is geared down to turn the clutch at just 1500 rpm.
Combination clutch-slip device
This, PT Tech said, eliminates clutch damage that can occur when an operator engages the clutch at high speed or if the hydraulic pressure is not high enough to safely transmit engine torque.
PT Tech expands PTO clutch line. (Powertrain)
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