How Do You Spell DECLUTCH?

Pronunciation: [dɪklˈʌt͡ʃ] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "declutch" is "de - klʌtʃ". The word refers to the process of disengaging the clutch in a manual transmission vehicle. The "de" which means to remove or take away, is followed by the sound /kl/ which is made by the letters "c" and "l" together. Finally, the sound /ʌtʃ/ is spelled using the letters "u" and "t" followed by the sound of the letter "ch". The correct pronunciation of the word is "dee-klutch".

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DECLUTCH Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "declutch" refers to the action or process of disengaging the clutch in a vehicle or machinery. More specifically, it refers to the act of disconnecting the power transmission between the engine and the driving wheels, typically in a motor vehicle with a manual transmission.

    When a vehicle is in gear, the clutch engages the engine's power to the transmission, allowing the wheels to receive torque and propel the vehicle forward. However, there are situations when it becomes necessary to temporarily interrupt this power delivery. This is typically achieved by depressing the clutch pedal with the foot, which disengages the clutch mechanism. The process of disengaging the clutch is known as "declutching".

    Declutching is commonly practiced when changing gears, coming to a stop, or when maneuvering at low speeds. By disengaging the clutch, the transmission is temporarily separated from the engine, allowing the vehicle to coast or idle freely without stalling the engine. This process allows the driver to smoothly shift gears, stop the vehicle without stalling, or navigate tight corners or obstacles with greater control.

    In addition to motor vehicles, the term "declutch" may also be applicable to other machinery or mechanical systems that utilize a clutch mechanism for power transmission. The act of declutching in these contexts follows a similar concept of disconnecting power delivery for specific purposes, often to enable maintenance, repairs, or to ease load pressure on the equipment.

Common Misspellings for DECLUTCH

  • seclutch
  • xeclutch
  • ceclutch
  • feclutch
  • reclutch
  • eeclutch
  • dwclutch
  • dsclutch
  • ddclutch
  • drclutch
  • d4clutch
  • d3clutch
  • dexlutch
  • devlutch
  • deflutch
  • dedlutch
  • deckutch
  • decputch
  • decoutch

Etymology of DECLUTCH

The word "declutch" is a combination of the prefix "de-" which means to reverse or remove, and the word "clutch", which originally comes from the Old English word "clyccan" meaning "to grasp or seize". In mechanical terms, a clutch is a device that connects or disconnects the power transmission between engine and gearbox. So, "declutch" essentially means to disengage or release the clutch, to disconnect the power transmission.

Similar spelling words for DECLUTCH

Conjugate verb Declutch

CONDITIONAL

I would declutch
you would declutch
he/she/it would declutch
we would declutch
they would declutch

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be declutching
you would be declutching
he/she/it would be declutching
we would be declutching
they would be declutching

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have declutch
you would have declutch
he/she/it would have declutch
we would have declutch
they would have declutch

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been declutching
you would have been declutching
he/she/it would have been declutching
we would have been declutching
they would have been declutching

FUTURE

I will declutch
you will declutch
he/she/it will declutch
we will declutch
they will declutch

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be declutching
you will be declutching
he/she/it will be declutching
we will be declutching
they will be declutching

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have declutched
you will have declutched
he/she/it will have declutched
we will have declutched
they will have declutched

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been declutching
you will have been declutching
he/she/it will have been declutching
we will have been declutching
they will have been declutching

IMPERATIVE

you declutch
we let´s declutch

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to declutch

PAST

I declutched
you declutched
he/she/it declutched
we declutched
they declutched

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was declutching
you were declutching
he/she/it was declutching
we were declutching
they were declutching

PAST PARTICIPLE

declutched

PAST PERFECT

I had declutched
you had declutched
he/she/it had declutched
we had declutched
they had declutched

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been declutching
you had been declutching
he/she/it had been declutching
we had been declutching
they had been declutching

PRESENT

I declutch
you declutch
he/she/it declutches
we declutch
they declutch

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am declutching
you are declutching
he/she/it is declutching
we are declutching
they are declutching

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

declutching

PRESENT PERFECT

I have declutched
you have declutched
he/she/it has declutched
we have declutched
they have declutched

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been declutching
you have been declutching
he/she/it has been declutching
we have been declutching
they have been declutching
I would have declutched
we would have declutched
you would have declutched
he/she/it would have declutched
they would have declutched

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