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clutch
Noun
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The clutch is the device in a car that changes gear.
The clutch pedal is controlled with the left foot in manual cars.
clutch
Verb
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If you clutch something, you hold it in your hand very tightly.
head
Noun
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The head is the highest and most important part of the body.
He put his head on the desk and fell asleep.
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The head Is the owner of something.
After the problems, the head of the company left.
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The bathroom on a ship is called the head.
head
Verb
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To go in a direction is to head there.
Bill heads for the mall after work.
screw
Noun
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A screw is a small metal thing for holding pieces of wood together. You turn it to move it in or out of the wood.
I need some screws to hold the shelf to the wall.
screw
Verb
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If you screw in a screw, you put it into a piece of wood by turning it.
I screwed the hinge into the door.
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If you say, "screw this", you decide not to do it because you are frustrated.
Screw this, I will just sit here and do nothing all day.
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If you are screwed, you are in trouble.
The teacher caught me when I tried to sneak out of the door. I am screwed.