Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
Clutch — For other uses, see Clutch (disambiguation). Rear side of a Ford V6 engine, looking at the clutch housing on the flywheel … Wikipedia
clutch — I n. device for engaging and disengaging a transmission 1) to engage, throw in the clutch ( to release the clutch pedal ) 2) to work the clutch 3) to disengage the clutch ( to depress the clutch pedal ) 4) to ride the clutch ( to keep the clutch… … Combinatory dictionary
clutch — [1] An electrically operated coupling device that connects or disconnects the compressor pulley and compressor shaft [2] A device that disconnects the engine from the transmission, to allow the vehicle to change gears, and then allows the engine… … Dictionary of automotive terms
disengage — dis|en|gage [ ,dısın geıdʒ ] verb 1. ) intransitive or transitive if part of a machine disengages, or you disengage it, it is no longer connected to the main part of the machine: An electronic mechanism in the gear lever will automatically… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
clutch pressure plate — That part of a clutch assembly that through spring pressure, squeezes the clutch disc against the flywheel thereby transmitting a driving force through the assembly. To disengage the clutch, the pressure plate is drawn away from the flywheel via… … Dictionary of automotive terms
clutch — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 sb/sth s clutches sb/sth s power/control VERB + CLUTCHES ▪ fall into ▪ She fell into the clutches of the rebel forces. ▪ escape, escape from PREPOSITION … Collocations dictionary
Clutch delay valve — A clutch delay valve is an automotive component added to the clutch system of an automobile to standardize clutch engagement speed. Its purpose is to engage the drive train of an automobile without introducing shock to the drive train components… … Wikipedia
clutch — I. /klʌtʃ / (say kluch) verb (t) 1. to seize with, or as with, the hands or claws; grasp; grip. 2. to grip or hold tightly or firmly. –noun 3. the hand, claw, paw, etc., when grasping. 4. (usually plural) power of disposal or control; mastery: in …
clutch drag — When the clutch discs do not disengage completely after the clutch pedal is depressed or the clutch lever is pulled in, there is excessive friction so that it is difficult to shift gears because both the driven discs and the input shaft are both… … Dictionary of automotive terms
disengage — disengagedness /dis en gay jid nis, gayjd /, n. /dis en gayj /, v., disengaged, disengaging. v.t. 1. to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten: to disengage a clutch. 2. to free (oneself) from an engagement, pledge, obligation,… … Universalium
