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declutch

American  
[dee-kluhch] / diˈklʌtʃ /

verb (used without object)

  1. to release a clutch.

declutch British  
/ dɪˈklʌtʃ /

verb

  1. (intr) to disengage the clutch of a motor vehicle

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Etymology

Origin of declutch

de- + clutch 1

Example Sentences

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"Then fire the rockets," ordered the baronet, at the same time telegraphing for the motors to be declutched.

From Project Gutenberg

Stranleigh declutched his automobile, and applying the brakes came to a standstill.

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The declutched motors, purring gently at a quarter throttle, were awaiting the order that would transform them into propulsive forces.

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