clutch1
[klʌtʃ]
vt.
抓住；攫住：
He clutched the rope we threw to him.
他紧紧抓住我们抛给他的绳子。
紧握，紧抱：
She clutched her purse tightly, fearing that someone might snatch it.
她紧紧攥住她的钱袋，生怕别人夺走。
[美国俚语]吸烟
vi.
企图抓住，设法抓牢(常与 at 连用)：
He clutched at my arm as he fell.
他跌倒时企图抓住我的胳臂