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clutch
A mechanism in a manual transmission vehicle that connects and disconnects the engine from the wheels, allowing the driver to shift gears. Also refers to the clutch pedal.
RELATED WORDS (transmissions):
- MT車 (マニュアル車) - manual transmission (has clutch)
- AT車 (オートマ車) - automatic transmission (no clutch pedal)
Related words
- 半クラッチ (half-clutch, friction point)
- クラッチペダル (clutch pedal)
- クラッチが滑る (clutch slips - worn clutch)
- エンスト (engine stall)
RELATED WORDS (the three pedals, MT):
Common collocations
Related Words
Related:
アクセル (accelerator, gas pedal)
Compare:
ギア (gear (of a vehicle))
Related:
エンスト (engine stall)
Related:
ブレーキ (brake)