VORA
VORADictionaryC2Clutch
CEFR C2 — Proficiency

Clutch

Definition

(formal) A critical or decisive moment, especially one that requires great skill or courage; to seize or grasp something tightly, often in a sudden or desperate manner. In sports, a situation where a player must perform exceptionally well under pressure to achieve a win or prevent a loss.

Example Sentences

1The tennis player's clutch serve in the final set won her the championship.
2In the heat of the moment, she managed to clutch the rope and pull herself to safety.
3The company's financial struggles had reached a clutch point, where one wrong move could lead to bankruptcy.
4The coach praised his team's clutch performance in the playoffs, saying it was their best game all season.
5After years of searching, the archaeologist finally clutched the ancient artifact in her hands, feeling an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.

More C2 Words

🎧 Hear "Clutch" pronounced & master it with spaced repetition — free →
VORA · Dictionary · Pricing
© 2026 VORA — voralingo.com · English vocabulary mastery from A1 to C2