To slip the clutch (of a manual transmission) excessively, such that its working life will be shortened; especially, to keep one's foot or hand on the clutch pedal or lever even when no slipping of the clutch is needed.

An automatic transmission with separate clutches for odd and even gears.

A twin-clutch gearbox

plural of dual-clutch gearbox

plural of twin-clutch gearbox

simple past tense and past participle of clutch one's pearls

present participle of clutch one's pearls

To react with consternation to someone or something that violates the usual norms.

A person in desperate need of help will grab hold of some help, even if it is insignificant.