Clutch and Handbag

Clutch

Clutch noun - A woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand.

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Handbag and clutch are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Handbag" instead a noun "Clutch".

Nearby Words: clutched, clutching

Handbag noun - A container for carrying money and small personal items.

Usage example: her handbag is just big enough to hold her favorite photos and wallet

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Clutch and handbag are semantically related. You can use "Clutch" instead a noun "Handbag".

small	small clutch	small handbag
new	new clutch	new handbag

Handbag: Clutch bag of infinite capacity for all manner of mysterious items, US "purse".

Source: Useful Notes / British English

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