riding the clutch

A form of ride the clutch — 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.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of ride the clutch
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riding the clutch. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/riding%20the%20clutch

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “riding the clutch,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/riding%20the%20clutch.

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