'clutches' definitions:
Definition of 'clutches'
From: WordNet
Definition of 'clutches'
From: GCIDE
- clutches \clutches\ n.
- 1. the act of grasping.
- Syn: clasp, clench, clutch, grasp, grip, hold. [WordNet 1.5]
- 2. control; power; -- used in the phrase in one's clutches. Same as clutch[2]. [PJC]
Synonyms of 'clutches'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- administration,
- authority,
- claws,
- command,
- control,
- digits,
- disposition,
- domination,
- dominion,
- empery,
- empire,
- fangs,
- fingernails,
- fingers,
- governance,
- government,
- grasp,
- grip,
- gripe,
- hand,
- hands,
- helm,
- hold,
- hooks,
- iron hand,
- jaws,
- jurisdiction,
- mandibles,
- mastership,
- mastery,
- maxillae,
- meathooks,
- mitts,
- nails,
- nippers,
- palm,
- pincers,
- pounces,
- power,
- raj,
- regnancy,
- reign,
- reins of government,
- rule,
- sovereignty,
- sway,
- talons,
- teeth,
- unguals,
- ungulae