clutch pedal
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Definition
- Noun:
- A pedal in a motor vehicle that operates the clutch: The clutch pedal is a foot-operated control that connects or disconnects the engine's power from the transmission system, allowing the driver to change gears smoothly.
Usage
- The clutch pedal is used to temporarily interrupt the power flow from the engine to the wheels, which is necessary for changing gears.
- It is typically the leftmost pedal in a manual transmission vehicle.
Examples
- Noun:
- To start moving, you must press the clutch pedal, select first gear, and then slowly release the pedal while applying the accelerator.
- If the clutch pedal feels stiff, it may indicate a problem with the clutch cable or hydraulic system.
Advanced Usage
- "To ride the clutch": To keep the clutch pedal partially depressed while driving, which causes excessive wear on the clutch mechanism.
- Avoid riding the clutch in traffic; it's better to shift to neutral when stopped.
Variants and Related Words
- Clutch (noun): The complete assembly that engages and disengages the engine from the transmission, of which the clutch pedal is the control.
- The car needs a new clutch.
- Clutch plate (noun): A key friction component within the clutch assembly.
Synonyms
- Clutch (in context): Often used informally to refer to the pedal itself.
- Push the clutch in.
Related Phrases
- "To depress the clutch (pedal)": To press the clutch pedal down.
- Depress the clutch fully before changing gear.
- "To release the clutch (pedal)": To let the clutch pedal rise up to engage the engine power.
- Release the clutch smoothly to avoid stalling the engine.
Noun
- a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism
- he smoothely released the clutch with one foot and stepped on the gas with the other