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";
a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism;
a pedal that operates a clutch;
a collection of things or persons to be handled together;
a number of birds hatched at the same time;
a tense critical situation; "he is a good man in the clutch";
affect; "Fear seized the prisoners"; "The patient was seized with unberable pains"; "He was seized with a dreadful disease";
take hold of; grab; "The salesclerk quickly seized the money on the counter"; "She clutched her purse"; "The mother seized her child by the arm"; "Birds of prey often seize small mammals";
hold firmly, usually with one''s hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared";
