Clutch
Clutch verb - To have or keep in one's hands.
Stop
Stop verb - To bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end.
How words are described
| best | best clutch | best stop |
| single | single clutch | single stop |
| small | small clutch | small stop |
| entire | entire clutch | entire stop |
| Other adjectives: automatic, elevated, sudden. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Since the clutch allows us to make slightly different speeds work, we can use clutch friction to accelerate the car from a stop to our example 7 mph.
Source: Useful Notes / Driving Stick - Once you're in gear, don't touch the clutch pedal unless you want to change gear or stop.
Source: Useful Notes / Driving Stick -
As she heads into oncoming traffic, she panics...and then says "Oh wait, that's the clutch" and comes to a complete stop at the red light.
Source: Vehicular Sabotage
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