Double-clutch Definition & Meaning

American

Examples

double-clutch 1 American [duhb-uhl-kluhch] / ˈdʌb əlˈklʌtʃ /

verb (used without object)

Automotive.

1. to downshift by shifting gears in an automotive vehicle first into neutral and then into the desired gear, releasing the clutch twice, once for each shift.

double-clutch 2 American [duhb-uhl-kluhch] / ˈdʌb əlˈklʌtʃ /

verb (used without object)

1. (of a bird) to produce a second clutch of eggs after the first has been removed, usually for hatching in an incubator.

Example Sentences

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Sure, the hundreds in attendance to watch the Atlanta Hawks All-Star guard grace a Drew League game on Saturday oohed and aahed after every silky jumper or double-clutch layup.

From Los Angeles Times

He showed his shot-making prowess with a twisting turnaround jumper, a fadeaway at the end of the shot clock and a double-clutch three at the halftime buzzer.

From Los Angeles Times

Durant led USA with a team-high 13 points in the first half, while Zach LaVine added eight points, including a double-clutch three-pointer with the shot clock winding down.

From Washington Post

After spinning past Solomon Hill in the first quarter, Antetokounmpo sized up Capela and then left the center hanging with a double-clutch finger roll that conjured memories of Michael Jordan’s “spectacular move” in the 1991 NBA Finals.

From Washington Post

In the final minute of a pivotal Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, Durant saved a broken possession by hitting a deep, double-clutch three-pointer over Khris Middleton.

From Washington Post

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